| ADI DSP targets embedded control apps
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2002-04-09 |
| The ADSP-2199x family of mixed signal DSPs from Analog Devices Inc. integrates a 160MIPs, 16-bit DSP based on the company's 219x DSP core, and an 8-channel, 14-bit 20MSa/s ADC core into a single chip, and is targeted towards signal processing and embedded control applications. |
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| Sany Optlayer DWDM module meets Bellcore 1221, 1209 specs
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2002-04-08 |
| Sany Optlayer Co.'s four-channel 400GHz DWDM module uses interference filter technology to separate ITU wavelength signals or combine different wavelength signals into an optical fiber |
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| Dallas Semiconductor transceiver monitor complies with SFF-8472 MSA
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2002-04-05 |
| The DS1852 from Dallas Semiconductor is claimed to be the industry's first optical transceiver diagnostic monitor to implement the enhanced features defined by the SFF-8472 MSA, and is aimed in reducing the component count and size, and speed up the design of optical transceivers |
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| Sipex APCs target CD/DVD storage systems
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2002-04-04 |
| Designed for use in combination drives that feature CD-RW and DVD-RW capabilities, the SP8024, SP8025, and SP8026 APC ICs provide a differential 2V output swing and drive over 50pF of capacitance, while maintaining a slew rate >250V/5s and settling time of <20ns. |
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| Pirelli single-mode fiber-optic cables operate at 850nm
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2002-04-04 |
| Claimed by the company to be the industry's first single-mode fiber-optic cable to operate at 850nm, the FineLight Giga and Base optical fibers enable system providers to build fiber-based networks that meet the requirements of both multi-mode and single-mode operation |
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| Gemfire VOA features 8-, 16-port configurations
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2002-04-03 |
| Gemfire Corp. has rolled out an 8-port and 16-pot VOA capable of delivering >20dB of dynamic attenuation while consuming <20mW per port of drive power. |
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| TI offers 1394b, Bluetooth for auto market
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2002-04-03 |
| Texas Instruments Inc. has unveiled its IDB-1394 bus solution and Bluetooth chipsets, targeted at providing automobiles with in-vehicle infotainment and wireless connectivity applications. |
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| TI logarithmic amplifier provides 20-bit dynamic range
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2002-04-02 |
| The LOG102 logarithmic amplifier measures the log ratio of input currents from 1nA to 1mA with 0.5 percent accuracy and produces an output voltage of change of 1V for each decade change of input current. |
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| Fluke insulation resistance tester measures up to 1 teraohm
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2002-04-02 |
| The Fluke 1550 MegOhmMeter from Fluke Corp. performs insulation resistance testing of up to 1 teraohm, with output voltgaes of 500V, 1kV, 2.5kV, and 5kV, making the device suitable for use in installation testing, and maintenance and commissioning. |
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| Broadcom mux/demux chipsets offer 2mUI jitter
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2002-04-02 |
| Broadcom Corp. has announced the availability of the BCM8124/8125 and BCM8128/8129 multi-rate 10Gbps mux/demux chipsets that feature a jitter of 2mUI(rms). |
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| Tektronix upgrades optical test system with software toolkit
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2002-04-01 |
| Tektronix Inc. has announced the OTS Toolkit software upgrade for its Optical Test System product family, and is aimed to support rapid design and production of optical network elements, while eliminating repetitive setup time and redundant test runs |
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| Agere uncooled XENPAK transceiver transmits up to 40km
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2002-03-28 |
| The AE20MRCAA uncooled XENPAK-compliant 10Gb Ethernet transceiver from Agere Systems is claimed to transmit up to 40km over optical fiber—four times the distance of standard uncooled devices |
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| New Focus power meter has 70dB dynamic range
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2002-03-28 |
| Designed for swept-wavelength measurement of passive fiber-optic components, the High Dynamic Range power meter features a dynamic range of 70dB and offers a high sensitivity level between the wavelength range of 950nm to 1,630nm. |
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| OpNext APD receiver module has -26dBm sensitivity
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2002-03-27 |
| Designed for use in OC-192/STM-64 systems, OpNext Inc.'s 10Gbps avalanche photodiode receiver module offers an end-of life receiver sensitivity of -26dBm at BER of 10(-12). |
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| MathStar transceiver provides interconnection extensions
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2002-03-27 |
| The MS2430 from MathStar Inc. is claimed to be the first XAUI-to-XAUI transceiver which provides interconnection extensions, eliminating the need for two XGXS blocks used in XENPAK modules and backplanes. |
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