26.08.2009

Jennic and Mitsubishi Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership / JN5148 ZigBee PRO Kits & Modules Now Available

Jennic Ltd, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), announce a partnership agreement in Japan to serve the emerging markets for low power wireless technology. The agreement sets out the basis of a strategic partnership, with MC representing and supplying the complete range of hardware and software solutions from Jennic, and their own solutions.

Jennic’s wireless solutions target the broad markets of Energy and Environmental Management, Active RFID, and Consumer Electronics. With a strong product portfolio of wireless microcontrollers, modules, evaluation kits, software stacks, recent product announcements for the JN5148 ultra-low power wireless microcontroller, an RF4CE demonstration system and escalating developments with ZigBee PRO, 6LoWPAN and Smart Energy solutions, Jennic positions itself to deliver world class technology into today’s high growth markets.

26.08.2009

EM Microelectronic Introduces New 0.9V Ultra Low Voltage 8bit Flash Microcontroller Family

The EM6819 is capable of working with a single 1.5V battery or rechargeable 1.2V battery

EM Microelectronic, the semiconductor company of the Swatch Group of Switzerland and available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, announces the EM6819, a new 8bit Flash Microcontroller capable of working with a single 1.5V battery. The circuit integrates an On-Chip Temperature Sensor, 10bits ADC and Op Amp.

The EM6819's advanced power management covers the full supply voltage range from 0.9V up to 3.6V without the need for external components. It offers a unified general purpose non-volatile memory (GPNVM) for Data (up to 12kB) and program code (up to 17kB) with user defined memory allocation between the two. A built-in self-write feature allows easy software field updates.

26.08.2009

The Smallest USB Stick in the World - Xmore®´s nanoUSB

If you are working on an application with a USB interface but have little room for it, we now have the perfect solution for you. With the dimensions of only (L)19.4 x (B)15.4 x (H)6.9 mm Xmore®´s new nanoUSB stick is probably the smallest USB stick in the world. It was specifically developed to fit into small spaces and not stick out from the application, so that you do not have to worry about breaking it off any more

26.08.2009

Telit Releases GE864-QUAD Atex for Explosive Environment Applications

Telit, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, releases the GE864-QUAD Atex, the extra-rugged member of the GE864 product family incorporating quad-band functionality, RoHS compliance, as well as featuring low power consumption.

The GE864-QUAD Atex module has been designed for critical applications working in explosive environments and, as such, it's architectural and engineering specifications followed the strict requirements of the ATEX directive. This means, for example, that every critical component in the whole production cycle is traceable and features specific ATEX rates.

26.08.2009

AverLogic Offers HD Video/Audio Streaming over Power Lines or Ethernet

H.264 HD Video and Audio Streaming over Power Lines or Ethernet (Transmitter and Receiver)

AverLogic, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, makes HD video/audio streaming at home or in commercial buildings easy with its modules based on AverLogic AL9M803B Multimedia Network Controller IC.

This two unit system consists of receiver and a transmitter which delivers H.264 HD video and audio from your A/V equipment (e.g. Blu-ray players, video game consoles) to your compatible HDTV displays anywhere in your home. It uses existing Power Lines or Ethernet lines, eliminating the need for extra wiring. The receiver is easily connected to your HDTV via HDMI cable, while your A/V equipment is connected directly to the transmitter.  The source HDMI device can even be controlled remotely using IR remote control.

03.07.2009

GLYN Introduces EDT TFT Family Concept for Easier Product Designs

GLYN in close collaboration with Emerging Display Technologies (EDT) have developed a family of TFT displays of various sizes (currently 3.5”, 4.3”, 5.0”, 5.7” and 7”) and resolution (from 320x240 to 800x480) that are compatible with one another, have a common interface, and will have long-term availability of up to 7 years to make it easier for our customers to design a product while also enjoying peace of mind regarding continuity of supply.  Additional benefits of the TFT Family Concept include modern user interface with touch panel option, flexibility and easy upgrade path, power efficiency with LED backlighting, cost efficiency with a single common interface, and minimised noise level with smart PCB design.

03.07.2009

Telit Presents GG863-SR GSM/GPRS Gateway for ZigBee and other Short Range Protocol Stacks

Telit has recently introduced the GG863-SR, an all-in-one gateway solution with a completely innovative approach focusing on data transmission in smart metering systems, home and industrial automation, security, healthcare, urban and landscape markets.

The GG863-SR brings together the GSM/GPRS and short-range technology, hosting programmable GE863-PRO³ and any of the short-range modules from Telit's wide product offer in a unique cost-saving, fully customized solution.

03.07.2009

Special Offer on Univision Low Cost Passive Matrix OLED Displays with EVK

Univision, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, presents two low cost Passive Matrix OLED monochrome displays which is ideal for products requiring low cost display solutions. 

UG-2864ASYCG01 has an active area of 1.54” and 128 x 64 resolution while UG-2832ASYCG01 has an active area of 2.23” and 128 x 32 resolution. Both displays have monochrome colour (yellow), Solomon Systech SSD1305 driver IC and various interfaces (8-bit 68XX/80XX Parallel, 4-wire SPI, I2C).  Both displays can also use the same evaluation board UG-2864/2832-EVK.

03.07.2009

Fastrax Releases IT350 GPS Receiver Module as Drop-in Replacement for U-BLOX LEA4 and LEA5

Fastrax, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, is announcing the release of its IT350 GPS receiver module which is a drop-in replacement for U-BLOX LEA4 and LEA5.  IT350 is pin-compatible and has same form factor to LEA4 and LEA5.

Compared to LEA4, the IT350 has ultra low power consumption of only 75mW (vs. 120mW), fast cold start due to very high acquisition sensitivity of -143 dBm (vs. -142dBm), uses the latest technology SiRFstarIII chip GSC3f/LPx (vs. previous generation Atmel chipset in LEA4), and lower price than LEA4.

03.07.2009

Bluegiga's Bluetooth Health Device Profile Firmware Shipments Started

Software-based technology will extend location-based services to a wider array of consumer electronics devices

Bluegiga Technologies, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution announces the availability of the Bluetooth Health Device Profile (HDP) firmware. HDP has been integrated into Bluegiga’s existing iWRAP firmware platform to provide simple to use and reliable user interface for building various medical and health applications.

27.05.2009

Fastrax Introduces UC324 High Sensitivity GPS Receiver Module

Fastrax, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, introduces its UC324 OEM GPS receiver module, which uses the state of the art SiRF single chip receiver GSC3LT  having high navigation sensitivity of -159dBm. The UC324 receiver provides low power 90mW and very fast TTFF together with weak signal acquisition and tracking capability to meet even the most stringent performance expectations.

27.05.2009

Telit Presents UC864-WD UMTS/WEDGE Module

Telit, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, presents the UC864-WD, a 3G wireless data module designed to be fully compatible with Telit's GSM/GPRS and CDMA products in the compact, unified form factor family. This enables integrators and developers to design their applications once and take advantage of the truly global coverage and service flexibility afforded by the combination of the two most prevalent cellular technologies worldwide.

27.05.2009

FTDI’s Vinculum VNC1L USB Host Controller Makes USB Designs Easy

FTDI, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, has made it easier to provide USB capability on existing or new embedded designs with its Vinculum VNC1L USB Host Controller IC and its Vinculum-based modules. The initial product member of the family is the VNC1L device with two USB Ports which can be individually configured by firmware as Host or Slave ports.

27.05.2009

Micronas Presents First 3D Hall Effect Sensor

Innovative sensor with vertical Hall elements designed for automotive and industrial applications, as well as for use in home appliances

Micronas, a leading supplier of innovative application-specific IC and sensor system solutions for automotive electronics and available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution launched the new HAL 36xy family with their HAL 3625 Hall-effect sensor based on Micronas’ 3D-Hall technology and equipped with vertical Hall elements. This technology allows rotation angles from 0° to 360° to be detected directly with minimum measuring efforts.

27.05.2009

4D Systems Releases micro-DRIVE for Compact Embedded Disk Drive Module

4D Systems, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, is announcing the release of its new micro-DRIVE (uDRIVE-uSD-G1), a compact high performance “Embedded Disk Drive” module that can be easily added to any micro-controller design that requires a DOS compatible file and data storage system. Most microcontrollers have small and limited on-chip memory. For those applications that require large volumes of data, the micro-DRIVE integrates the GOLDELOX-DOS chip onto a tiny 'drop-in-module'. A simple serial interface is all that is required to take away the burden of low level design that would otherwise be required for the host controller.

15.04.2009

Jennic’s New Single-chip Wireless Microcontroller Sets Benchmarks for ZigBee PRO and IEEE802.15.4 Wireless Mesh Networking

● New benchmark for the lowest system operating current of any single-chip wireless microcontroller
● Integrates more memory than any other single-chip wireless microcontroller, having ample space for ZigBee PRO, either embedded together with an application, or as a co-processor
● Revolutionises location-based services for sensor networks with an innovative Time of Flight ranging engine
● Available as a standalone wireless controller chip or fully integrated module family for easy design-in and fast time to market

Jennic, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, announces a new single-chip 32-bit wireless microcontroller which sets new benchmarks for wireless networking communications based on the ZigBee PRO and IEEE802.15.4 standards. The combination of the lowest operating current consumption and highest memory density of any single-chip wireless microcontroller, plus an innovative Time of Flight ranging engine, will enable the development of next-generation wireless mesh networks for battery-powered and data-rich applications.

15.04.2009

AverLogic Presents AL330B Digital LCD Display SOC

AverLogic, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, is announcing the release of AL330B, a highly integrated Display System On Chip (SOD).  AL330 contains a 3-Ch + 10-bit ADC, 2D Video Decoder, Deinterlacer, Scaler, Microcontroller, OSD, and TCON and can support small to medium Digital TFT-LCD Panels and small to medium Active Matrix OLED Display Devices.

The AL330B is a multi-channel analogue pre-processing circuit, which includes source selection; anti-aliasing filter; ADC, ACC (Auto-Clamp Control) and AGC (Auto-Gain Control); CGC (Clock Generation Circuit); digital multi-standard decoder containing chrominance and luminance separation from an adaptive 2D comb filter; brightness, contrast, hue and saturation control circuit; programmable horizontal and vertical scaler; image and sharpness enhancement processing; On-Screen-Display; programmable TCON; and a digital RGB signal output etc.

15.04.2009

Schmartboard Makes Prototyping of Surface Mount Devices Easy

Has prototyping your electronic designs with a QFP, SOP, BGA, PLCC and other surface mount devices always been an expensive and cumbersome process, leading to slower time to market for your products?

SchmartBoard, a US company and available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, has developed PCBs which make prototyping of surface mount devices quite easy.  SchmartBoard is the easiest electronic circuit prototyping system on the market.

15.04.2009

Embedded SBC PCs from AAEON Makes Product Development Easier

There are many real world applications where the simplest and best solution is sometimes the obvious one.  Why develop a custom electronics circuitry and reinvent the wheel when a simple PC can do the job with minimal development time and cost?  

Embedded Single Board Computers from AAEON and available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution make product development a breeze.  AAEON’s embedded computing solutions come in Sub-Compact 3.5” Form Factor, Boxed Industrial PC Systems or Panel PC Systems with integrated display.

09.03.2009

URT Releases 7” TFT LCD Displays with LVDS Interface

Consumers are demanding more realistic video, 3-D graphics and photo-realistic images in the office and in the home. Solutions exist today to move this high-speed digital data both on very short and very long distances: on a printed circuit board (PCB) and across fibre or satellite networks. Moving this data from board-to-board or box-to-box, however, requires an extremely high-performance solution that consumes a minimum of power, generates little noise (must meet increasingly stringent FCC/CISPR EMI requirements), is relatively immune to noise and is inexpensive. Unfortunately existing solutions are a compromise of these four basic ingredients: performance, power, noise, and cost.

09.03.2009

URT Introduces A/D Driver Board to Interface Analogue Video to Digital TFT LCD Panels

URT, available through Glyn High-Tech Distribution, is introducing the TMS-9083 A/D Driver Board to make it easier to interface PC VGA and analogue video signals (NTSC / PAL / SECAM) to digital TFT LCD modules.

The TMS-9083 is a high performance compact sized panel driving board, which can directly support PC VGA Input and Video Input. The board for PC VGA input can allow from 640x480 @ 60Hz to 1024x768 @ 75 Hz input, and the Video Input can allow for NTSC/PAL/SECAM video for Composite or S-Video input.

09.03.2009

Telit Presents GE865: the Smallest GSM/GPRS Module in the World

Telit, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, is unveiling the GE865, the latest extension to its GE product range. The innovative Ball Grid Array (BGA) module is based on a single-chip solution with a form factor of just 22 x 22 x 3 mm. This makes it the smallest globally available GSM/GPRS module. The GE865 can be incorporated perfectly into high-volume M2M applications in which the module size and low energy consumption play a key role. Thanks to quad-band technology, this module can be operated on all of the global GSM networks and makes all of the various data services possible over GSM/GPRS networks. An integrated TCP/IP protocol stack provides support for UDP, FTP and SMTP via AT commands.

09.03.2009

Tamura Hall Effect Current Sensors Now Available from GLYN

GLYN High-Tech Distribution is partnering with Tamura Corporation of Japan to offer Hall-Effect current sensors which are essential in various applications.  Tamura Corporation is a world-class manufacturer of high quality electronic components for the global industrial, telecom and consumer markets.  With 2007 sales greater than 700 Million US Dollars, Tamura Corporation is one of the largest suppliers of magnetic components and power supplies in the world.

09.03.2009

FTDI Releases USB-RS485, USB-RS422 and USB-COM232-PLUS1 Converter Cables and PCB Modules

Future Technology Devices International (FTDI) announced recently the availability of two serial interface converter cables that incorporate transceivers to facilitate connecting RS-422 or RS-485 based peripherals to a PC’s USB port. Using FTDI’s FT232RQ USB to asynchronous serial interface IC, the USB-RS485-WE converter cable includes an RS-485 transceiver while the USB-RS422-WE cable utilises a RS-422 transceiver. The far end of the 1.8m cables are wire ended (no connector).

05.02.2009

ZigBee Specialist Telegesis Appoints GLYN Ltd as its ANZ Distributor

Telegesis, the world’s largest supplier of Ember-based ZigBee modules, has recently appointed GLYN Ltd as its sole distributor for Australia and New Zealand. 

Telegesis specialises solely on ZigBee and their products include ZigBee modules (with and without power amp), ZigBee USB stick, ZigBee Compact Flash Card, ZigBee Ethernet Access Point, ZigBee Router and ZigBee Development Kits.

05.02.2009

ORBCOMM Satellite Data Modem Provider MobiApps Appoints GLYN Ltd as its ANZ Distributor

Despite having one of the largest mobile phone networks in the world, Australia’s telcos like Telstra, Optus and Vodafone covers only 20% of the Australian landmass leaving 80% out of mobile coverage, especially for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications.

Glyn Ltd addresses this problem by partnering with MobiApps™, a leading provider of satellite and hybrid terrestrial technologies for commercial communications.  MobiApps delivers transceivers that combine satellite communications and a GPS receiver on a single chipset. MobiApps also converges wireless communications technologies such as 802.11, GPRS, CDMA, and satellite to provide global communications capabilities at a low marginal cost – allowing clients to deploy state-of-the-art communications products across a number of industrial applications.

05.02.2009

AverLogic Introduces H.264 Network Video Server / Display Module

AverLogic, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, is announcing the release of its NVS-6000 H.264 Network Video Server / Display Module.  The newly designed NVS-6000 uses the H.264/AVC (MPEG-4 Part 10) compression technology and provides real-time high quality audio and video streaming. NVS-6000 delivers the same quality as MPEG-2 at one third to half the data rate and up to four times the resolution of MPEG-4 Part 2 at the same data rate.

05.02.2009

Fastrax and SiGe Semiconductor cooperate for world’s best performing Software GPS solution

Fastrax Selected SiGe Semiconductors SE4120 radio front-end to boost its Software GPS to a sensitivity of –163 dBm

Fastrax, a pioneering supplier of high performance GPS receivers, GPS software solutions and tracking systems for location-aware devices and available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, and SiGe Semiconductor, a leading global supplier of products that are enabling wireless multimedia in a wide variety of computing, entertainment and mobile systems, announced recently that Fastrax has selected SiGe’s SE4120 to power its Software GPS solution.

05.02.2009

Bluegiga Provides Health Device Profile for its Bluetooth OEM Modules

Bluegiga’s OEM Bluetooth module with Health Device Profile enables simple and safe integration of wireless connectivity for health and medical devices.

Bluegiga, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, announced recently that its OEM Bluetooth modules are now available with Bluetooth Health Device Profile (HDP). The Health Device profile is integrated into Bluegiga’s iWRAP firmware, running inside the Bluegiga module, significantly simplifying and reducing the need for engineering and testing time for any type of health or medical device.

10.12.2008

Mitsubishi Electric Promotes its IGBT and Intelligent Power Modules for Inverters and Other Power Applications

Over 15 years have now passed since the IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) was first developed and produced as industrial power semiconductor switch. During these years, its performance has been greatly improved and its utilisation has become widespread in most industrial application fields. Mitsubishi Electric, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, is introducing its 5th generation IGBT modules developed using the latest CSTBT™ chips, which combines the advantages of trench IGBT with its low loss and planar IGBT with its versatility. 

10.12.2008

Maxwell Technologies Introduces New BOOSTCAP® Ultracapacitor Energy Storage Products for Industrial and Consumer Electronics Applications

New HC Product Family Includes Compact, Cost-Effective, 25- 50- and 150-Farad Cells

Today more than ever, system designers recognise that ultracapacitors enhance energy efficiency and functionality and provide 'life of the application' durability for virtually any electronic device or system. The new HC product family responds to growing demand by delivering Maxwell's industry-leading technology in new form factors that are suitable for a broader range of electronic applications.

10.12.2008

FTDI Releases Single Chip Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Solutions to Ease Serial and Parallel Interfacing

Future Technology Devices International Limited (FTDI), available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, recently announced the availability of their 5th generation of USB to UART/FIFO ICs. The two new devices support the 480 Mb/s USB 2.0 Hi-Speed specification. The FT2232H and FT4232H devices have the capability of being configured in a variety of industry standard serial or parallel interfaces such as UART or FIFO.

10.12.2008

Cyan Provides Gateway Solutions for Various Wireless Technologies
 
Wireless technology provides solutions to many applications problems and there are many topologies and protocols that are optimised for the requirements that need to be served. However, few networks exist in isolation and it is usually necessary for control commands and data to be communicated remotely to the wireless network via a concentrator or gateway, interfacing to an entirely different protocol. The ubiquity of the Internet and PC based systems means that this is usually Ethernet or alternatively USB. Because of their ubiquity, these protocols are often viewed as a commodity product but that does not make them any less complex. However, designers may not wish to invest the effort in understanding something that is not their core expertise and diverts them from their main tasks.

05.11.2008

Telit’s Globally Compatible UMTS/HSDPA M2M Technology Takes Next Certification Step
 
Telit, available though Glyn High-Tech Distribution, introduces the UC864-G, a 3.5G wireless data module designed to be fully compatible with GSM/GPRS, UMTS/HSDPA and EDGE cellular networks. This enables integrators and developers to design their applications only once and take advantage of the global coverage and service flexibility afforded by the combination of the two most prevalent cellular technologies worldwide. The PTCRB-certified UC864-G module offers a radio structure comprised of quad-band support to GSM/GPRS/EDGE and tri-band UMTS/HSDPA.

05.11.2008

Bluegiga Announces General Availability of its WT21 Bluetooth HCI Module

The latest addition to Bluegiga’s embedded Bluetooth product range, WT21 module, offers OEM’s extremely small form factor Bluetooth HCI module with full integration and certifications.
 
Bluegiga Technologies Ltd., a leading provider of Bluetooth systems platform to system integrators and original equipment manufacturers and available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, announced recently the general availability of its WT21 Bluetooth module. Incorporating CSR’s Bluecore6 chipset and supporting Bluetooth 2.1 specification with enhanced data rates, WT21 offers users new features of Bluetooth such as simple pairing and Enhanced Inquiry Response.  WT21 is a new generation Bluetooth module offeringBluetooth class 1 radio in the form-factor, power consumption and pricing levels similar to the 10-meter range class 2 products.

05.11.2008

Fastrax Collaborates with MediaTek for New High Quality GPS Receivers

Cutting component costs for market leading performance, Fastrax’ leading GPS expertise is integrated with MediaTek’s high performance GPS chipsets

Fastrax Ltd., a provider of high performance GPS receivers and GPS software solutions for original equipment manufacturers and available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, recently introduced the new Fastrax UP500 module based on an ultra sensitive GPS chipset by MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital media solutions. The cooperation between Fastrax and MediaTek is aimed at developing high quality GPS receivers that are specifically targeted for cost effective end-device manufacturing.

05.11.2008

Yitran Announces IT700 Powerline Communication Controller Designed for Energy Management and the Smart Home

Yitran Communications, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, announces a new line of Powerline Communications (PLC) networking controllers called IT700. This mixed signal IC is fully compliant with the HomePlug Command & Control PLC networking standard and is the first such product to be introduced in the market. IT700 is ideally suited for AMR/AMM/AMI, Home and Building Automation applications and is priced optimally for mass market adoption.

05.11.2008

AverLogic Introduces Full HD Video FIFO, the Fastest and Highest Density in the World

AverLogic's Full HD FIFO (First-In-First-Out) Memory AL460A-PBF is ready to sample. The AL460A-PBF consists of 128Mbit of memory density, and is configured as 8,192K x 16 bits FIFO, the optimized access scheme offers maximum R/W operating speed up to 150 MHz. The FIFO offers a simple and easy-to-use user interface supporting usage in a wide range of applications, such as multimedia systems, video capture systems, and various video data buffering applications.

17.10.2008

4D Systems Introduces Goldelox-GFX Graphics Processor for LCD and OLED Displays

4D Systems, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, introduces the GOLDELOX-GFX Graphics Processor, an exciting new concept in LCD and OLED display technology. It is completely configurable and will interface with many popular LCD and OLED displays and implements a set of integrated high-level graphics and I/O functions controlled by E.V.E. (Extensible Virtual Engine).

17.10.2008

Micronas Releases New Hall-Effect Sensor Family with Integrated RISC Processor

Micronas, a leading supplier of innovative application-specific IC system solutions for automotive and consumer electronics and available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, announced the HAL 28xy series, a family of Hall-effect sensors optimized for automotive and mechatronic applications that demand accuracy and flexibility combined with low cost. The HAL 28xy is the first Hall-effect sensor family to include a RISC processor for digital signal processing, a temperature sensor, advanced on-chip compensation, and a digital interface.

17.10.2008

AverLogic Launches New Full HD FIFO for Video Applications

AverLogic, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, launches the AL460 Full HD FIFO which consists of 128Mbit of memory density and can be configured as 8M x 16-bits FIFO (first in first out) at maximum R/W operating speed 150MHz. The full HD FIFO can be used in a wide range of applications such as multimedia, video capture systems and many other varieties of video data buffering applications. The size and high-speed data access allow full HD video frame capture up to 1080p resolutions.

17.10.2008

Bluegiga Targets High-End Bluetooth Stereo Markets with apt-X® Audio Codec

APT, the audio processing technology specialist from Ireland, announces further industry endorsement of its low-latency apt-X® audio codec technology for high quality stereo over Bluetooth wireless applications with news of a licensing partner agreement with Bluegiga Technologies Ltd., the world's leading provider of Bluetooth OEM modules.  Bluegiga, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution,  will offer the apt-X audio codec technology developed by APT to maximize the streaming stereo performance of the Bluegiga WT32 Bluetooth Audio Module across a range of OEM applications, including high-end Bluetooth A2DP stereo headsets, wireless speaker systems and iPod speaker-dock wireless adapters, and the latest Bluetooth enabled portable media players and music phones.

04.09.2008

4D Systems Introduces 3.2” QVGA Touch Screen Smart Display Module

4D Systems, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, introduces the µLCD-32032-P1T, a 3.2" size cost effective all in one ‘SMART” display module using the latest state of the art LCD TFT technology with an embedded PICASO-GFX graphics controller that delivers ‘stand-alone’ functionality to any project. The ‘easy to learn and use’ 4D Graphics Language (4DGL) with its vast built in library functions will allow rapid application development.

04.09.2008

Bluegiga Releases New Low Cost Bluetooth Server Product, Access Point 3201

Bluegiga releases the world’s smallest Bluetooth Access Point for advanced Bluetooth applications.

Bluegiga's successful Access Server product family, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, takes a huge step forward as Bluegiga releases the new Access Point 3201 (AP3201) product family. AP3201 enables reliable and secure Bluetooth wireless connectivity between devices and networks.

04.09.2008

EDT Offers Fully Featured QVGA Monochrome LCD Module with Polar White Technology

Emerging Display Technology (EDT), available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, is currently promoting its EW50793FLWP module QVGA monochrome LCD module for display applications where a bright, white background is needed such as kiosks, bar code readers, medical devices, and handheld devices.

The EW50793FLWP is fully featured with built in graphics controller, DC/DC converter, touch panel option, and is supplied using the EDT patented PolarWhite™ technology. We can also offer a bezel for mounting.

04.09.2008

Fastrax Releases Track&Trace GPS/GSM/GPRS Platform for Asset Tracking Application

The Fastrax Track&Trace Platform, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, is an ideal starting point for any asset tracking application. The platform includes the uTrace03 telematics module, the uTrace03 Development Board, default Track&Trace Software and the Fastrax Track&Trace Embedded Software Toolkit.

05.08.2008

Cyan Introduces USB / Ethernet-Solved™ Development Kit

Cyan, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, introduces the USB / Ethernet-Solved™ Development Kit which allows projects based around USB and Ethernet to be created quickly and easily. It builds on the USB-Solved™ and Ethernet-Solved™ frameworks to give complete solutions in a matter of minutes. Add USB or Ethernet functionality to an existing embedded system, or create new solutions using this development kit as a foundation.

Application areas include Industrial communications eg. web server link to sensors, serial to USB or Ethernet conversion, Ethernet connection to USB hosted peripherals. Products requiring large quantities of Flash memory and high performance analogue to digital or digital to analogue conversion are particularly well served.

05.08.2008

USB Security Dongle Ideal for Providing Application Software and Physical System Access

Future Technology Devices International (FTDI), available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, recently announced the availability of its USB-Key security device. Using a unique, hard-coded identifica­tion number, the device can interface to any USB host or hub to provide application software access control (security dongle) or as part of a more sophisticated key-based physical access control. During manufacture, the USB-Key has a unique FTDIChip-ID number burnt into it. This number is only readable over the USB interface, making it ideal for PC or embedded security developments. The USB-Key, compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specifications, derives its power from the USB interface and does not require any external supply or battery.

05.08.2008

LCD Display Controller Family from AverLogic

AverLogic, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, introduces its AL320C Analog LCD Display Controller which is ideal for applications such as LCD Game Screen (PS2/Mini-PS2), Automobile Camera & DVR system, PMP (Personal Media Player), In-Car TV & Entertainment System, Portable TV/DTV, and Portable DVD Player.

05.08.2008

Vinculum USB Host Controller Programmer aids Flash ROM programming

Future Technology Devices International Limited (FTDI), available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, announces the release of the VPROG-1 programmer. Designed specifically to program FTDI’s Vinculum host controller product range including VNC1L-1A and evaluation modules, the programmer allows quick and easy writing of data to the device’s Flash ROM. The programmer does not require an external power supply; drawing its power from the USB bus of a connected PC. The unit can be used to program individual Vinculum ICs or, in conjunction with a suitable USB hub, up to 10 units can be ganged together.

03.07.2008

One RF Technology ISM Band & ZigBee Radio Products Now Available from GLYN

One RF Technology of Sophia Antipolis, France has recently signed up GLYN High-Tech Distribution as its exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand.  One RF is a company focused on designing and developing low-power and high-performance ISM radio solutions for wireless data transmission systems.

One RF Technology offers its customers a wide range of OEM RF modules, wireless radio modems and custom RF design services. One RF Technology radio solutions operate in the license free 433 MHz, 868 MHz, 915 MHz and 2.4 GHz ISM frequency bands.

03.07.2008

AverLogic Offers Network Video Server Module

AverLogic, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, is now offering its Network Video Server module capable of streaming real-time audio/video over the Internet and enables system designers to quickly develop a Network Video Server, or IP Camera by using MPEG-4 technology. It transmits the configurable MPEG-4 compressed video and audio streaming data with TCP/IP protocol through Ethernet, Power line or WiFi to remote receivers. Moreover, the compact size design, 42x42x25mm (LxWxH), makes the integration easily. "Jump to Digital" is simple to analogue camera manufacturers when integrating this module into their housing.

03.07.2008

First 32-bit ZigBee PRO Wireless Microcontroller from Jennic

Jennic, through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, announces the introduction of a ZigBee PRO software stack to run on its JN5139 32-bit single chip wireless microcontroller. Both embedded single chip and co-processor configurations are supported, allowing designers of industrial automation, energy metering and home or building control applications to create highly-integrated, cost-effective products.

03.07.2008

First 32-bit ZigBee PRO Wireless Microcontroller from Jennic

Jennic, through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, announces the introduction of a ZigBee PRO software stack to run on its JN5139 32-bit single chip wireless microcontroller. Both embedded single chip and co-processor configurations are supported, allowing designers of industrial automation, energy metering and home or building control applications to create highly-integrated, cost-effective products.

12.06.2008

Bluegiga Launches New WT21 Bluetooth Module

Bluegiga Technologies Oy, a leading provider of Bluetooth platforms for system integrators and OEMs, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution recently launched its new WT21 Bluetooth Module, the latest addition to its leading range of Bluetooth modules. Incorporating CSR’s BlueCore-6 chipset and supporting the latest Bluetooth 2.1 Host Controller interface firmware, it offers users a straightforward way of implementing Bluetooth.

12.06.2008

Fastrax Introduces Pure Software GPS Solution. Brings Low Cost Positioning in High Volume Consumer Devices

Software-based technology will extend location-based services to a wider array of consumer electronics devices

Fastrax Ltd., a provider of programmable GPS receivers and software solutions for original equipment manufacturers and available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, recently introduced a new completely software based GPS receiver solution, with the aim of extending the use of location-based services in consumer electronics. Optimized in performance, footprint, cost efficiency and flexibility, the Fastrax Software GPS marks a new milestone in the development of pure software GPS technology.

The software-based approach is expected to increase the speed of adoption of GPS functionalities beyond the highest end cell phones and laptop computers. Target platforms include mid-tier phones, digital cameras, personal navigation devices (PND's), and other devices used while on the move. While traditional GPS solutions require the integration of a hardware component, making the design more complex and adding to the cost, a software based solution allows faster time-to-market with less costs and easily adjustable features.

"The processor performance in consumer electronics devices is constantly improving, and more and more consumer products will be able to handle calculations required for GPS positioning," said Kim Kaisti, co-founder and VP of Business Development at Fastrax. "A software-based approach to GPS brings a number of direct benefits to original device manufacturers. As there is no longer a need for hardware integration beyond an RF front-end, bringing location-based features to any device with the adequate processing power will be faster, easier and less costly than ever before".

02.05.2008

AverLogic Introduces FIFO Products for Digital Data Buffering Applications

AverLogic Technologies, the video processing IC and specialty memory design company and available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, introduces its high-performance FIFO (First-In-First-Out) field memory chips designed to buffer audio/video/graphic digital data for a wide range of applications such as video capture or video editing systems for NTSC/PAL or SVGA resolution, security systems, scan rate converter, PIP (Picture in Picture) video display, timing correction, format conversion, multimedia systems, buffer for communication system, and DTV/HDTV video stream buffer.

02.05.2008

Jennic Starter Kit De-skills Low Power 2.4GHz Wireless Connectivity for just AU$299

Jennic announces the immediate availability of a new low-cost Starter Kit which allows developers with little or no wireless experience to develop products. Priced at just AU$299, the JN5139-EK020 IEEE802.15.4/JenNet Starter Kit, simplifies the evaluation and application development of low power wireless connectivity products using Jennic’s robust and reliable JenNet networking stack.

02.05.2008

Cyan Launches New RF-Solved Evaluation Kit for 915MHz and 433MHz ISM Band Networking

Cambridge-based semiconductor company Cyan, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, announces the launch of its RF-Solved™ Evaluation Kit, priced at AU$365.  The RF-Solved evaluation kit contains everything needed to create a basic two node network, enabling examination of the features and capabilities of a Cy-Net ISM band solution.  The kit primarily consists of two AM001 modules based on the Cyan Hunter reference design, which includes the eCOG1kG microcontroller pre-programmed with the Cy-Net v2.0 stack and a Micrel Radiowire RF transceiver.  Cy-Net is an extended version of Micrel’s proprietary network protocol, Micrelnet® and can support star and multi-level tree network topologies. Cy-Net also has self-forming and self-healing networking capabilities, advanced power management (active listening), and optional AT command (modem) interface.

02.05.2008

Atmel and Telit Revolutionize Machine-to-Machine Communications System Design for Processor-intensive Applications

Atmel® Corporation and Telit Communications PLC, an international leader in the field of machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, disclosed recently that Telit has been harnessing the expertise of microcontroller leader Atmel for the development of its high-performance M2M modules.

The GE863-PRO3 is the first product in Telit's dual-processor range to feature an Atmel AT91SAM9260 ARM9-based processor running the application in tandem with a dedicated processor for GPRS communication. It provides the extremely high processing power and the flexibility to support today's rapidly changing M2M market that demands more advanced features and more processing power at ever-shorter intervals. Its standard form factor and easy integration make the Telit module particularly attractive for applications such as POS terminals or fleet management. The GE863-PRO3 has met with tremendous market success since its launch in Q4 2007.

02.05.2008

FTDI Introduces USB to USB Null Modem Serial Converter Cable

In the era of legacy PCs with onboard RS232 COM Ports, it was common practice to establish a simple communications network between PCs using a cable popularly known as a Null-Modem cable. Typically, such a cable would have DB9 female connectors on each end with the TX / RX and handshaking signals cross-connected so that the PCs could communicate with each other via legacy COM ports. On modern PCs the legacy COM Port connector is rapidly disappearing as USB becomes the multi-function communication port of choice. However, this presents a dilemma in application areas that previously relied on legacy COM Ports for inter-PC communication. A convenient solution to the problem is the FTDI USB NMC cable. From the outside, this cable appears to be two USB type “A” sockets wired together, however each of the USB sockets conceal a small PCB with a FT232RQ based USB-UART converter IC plus support components inside. The interconnect cable cross-connects the TXD / RXD data signals, RTS / CTS handshaking signals and interconnects the common GND reference rail betwen the two converter PCBs.

02.04.2008

AverLogic Announces Home A/V Networking Reference Designs

AverLogic Technologies, the video processing IC and specialty memory design company and available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution recently announced the launch of "Home Audio/Video (AV) Networking", "Home A/V Network plus Ethernet Extension", and "Audio Sender" reference designs, the innovative digital home audio/video streaming solutions using existing power line infrastructure.

With AverLogic audio/video streaming solutions through a home network using existing power wiring infrastructure, you can view video in different locations in the house. AverLogic’s Home A/V Networking reference designs, utilizing Power Line Communications (PLC) technology, can distribute the A/V contents of DVD/VCD/VCR players, Digital Set-Top-Boxes (STB), to LCD/ PDP TVs from one room to the other rooms. Each reference design includes a transmitter module (TX module) and a receiver module (RX module). Both modules have Ethernet interface which can be connected to major brands of Ethernet to PLC bridges to demo the home-networking via PLC. The second reference design comes with embedded PLC adapters in the TX and RX modules. Both these solutions are enabled by AverLogic’s chipset consisting of AV network controllers, AL9M802, an MPEG-4/2 Encoder, AL9V576, and a video decoder, AL242.

02.04.2008

High Quality TFT LCD Displays from 1.8” to 7.0” Now Available from EDT

Stunning graphics on high quality active matrix LCDs are now affordable more than ever with TFT LCD displays from EDT.  EDT TFT displays range from 1.8” to 7.0” with resolution ranging from 176 (RGB) x 220 up to 800 (RGB) x 480.  Various options such as touch panel, DC/DC converter, high brightness, RGB interface, MCU interface and QCIF are available.

02.04.2008

Cyan Launches Entry-level MCU Targeted at High volume, Low Cost Applications

Cambridge-based semiconductor company Cyan, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, announces the launch of the eCOG1XE01A6, an entry-level subset of Cyan’s eCOG1X microcontroller (MCU) family. The eCOG1XE01A6 is complementary to Cyan’s existing products. For example, in support of RF-Solved™ which provides a user with a customisable ISM band solution ideal for use in the intelligent sensors and automatic meter reading markets, the eCOG1XE01A6 is priced for use in the high volume and cost sensitive slave nodes.

The eCOG1XE01A6 offers a 64Kbyte Flash memory and retains the most commonly used peripheral blocks of the eCOG1X family. An internal Harvard architecture with 8Kbytes of Static RAM delivers high performance. The chip is fully supported by CyanIDE®, a free, class leading Integrated Development Environment which includes automated peripheral configuration and an unrestricted ANSI C Compiler. The eCOG1XE01A6 incorporates a number of power saving features including a highly flexible peripheral clock set up and sleep mode.

02.04.2008

New Family of Hall-Effect Sensors from Micronas Integrates Microcontroller and Digital Interfaces

Micronas, a leading supplier of innovative application-specific IC system solutions for automotive and consumer electronics and available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, has recently announced the HAL 28xy series, a family of Hall-effect sensors optimized for automotive and mechatronic applications that demand accuracy and flexibility combined with low cost. The HAL 28xy is the first Hall-effect sensor family to include a microcontroller, a temperature sensor, advanced on-chip compensation, and a digital interface.

The latest automotive designs require smart sensors to deliver the high level of precision and robustness linked with the capability of local pre-processing of the measured data. HAL 28xy devices meet these needs with a programmable on-chip microcontroller that makes each device more adaptable and more accurate and provides diagnostics for additional reliability and ease of service. The digital interface reduces component and wiring costs, making HAL 28xy family members cost-effective for applications such as seat-track position and fuel-level sensing.

04.03.2008

4D Systems Releases New µOLED 2.4" and 2.8" Modules

4D Systems, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, is pleased to announce the release of its latest range of Active Matrix OLED (AMOLED) intelligent display modules. 

The µOLED-320XX-PMD3 series are a compact (2.4” and 2.83”) and cost effective all in one ‘SMART” display modules using the latest state of the art Active Matrix OLED (AMOLED) technology with an embedded PICASO graphics controller that delivers ‘stand-alone’ functionality to any project. The ‘easy to learn and use’ 4D Graphics Language (4DGL) with vast built in library functions will allow rapid application development.

04.03.2008

Cyan Offers eCOG1X 16-bit MCU Low Cost Development Kit for AU$59*

Cyan in cooperation with GLYN High-Tech Distribution is offering for a limited time only its new eCOG1X 16-bit MCU Low Cost Development Kit for AU$59 only. Normal RRP is AU$150.

The eCOG1X product family is a range of low-power, feature rich microcontrollers based on a 16-bit Harvard architecture with a 24-bit linear code address space (32Mbyte) and 16-bit linear data address space (128Kbytes).  

The devices are highly configurable, with options including combinations of USB 2.0 OTG interface, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC and 4 or 12-bit analogue I/O. Each variant is available with different on-chip memory options, including up to 512Kbytes of Flash and 24Kbytes of SRAM.

04.03.2008

Bluetooth Proximity Marketing Now a Reality with Bluegiga Access Server

With over 80% of mobile phones in the world will be Bluetooth-enabled by 2009 according to the latest market research, the opportunity is practically limitless to use this new media for advertisement and digital content distribution. Bluetooth proximity marketing (BPM) is a great new way to communicate directly with your customers where advertising or other digital content in the form of text, static or animated graphics, video clips, and Java applications can be easily and freely distributed to Bluetooth-enabled devices such as mobile phones and PDAs.

With Bluegiga Access Server, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, this functionality can now be easily integrated into kiosks, vending machines, billboards and signs, or even as stand-alone or networked device. The system can be implemented with completely autonomous ‘push’ feature or the user may have the option to ‘pull’ the information. Marketing statistics such as number of downloads over a period of time is also provided. Customised content downloads depending on the mobile phone model is also possible with the Access Server.

04.03.2008

AverLogic Offers MPEG4/2/1 Video and Audio Encoder

AverLogic, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, introduces the new AL9V576 chip, a real-time MPEG-4/2/1 video/audio encoder chip that fully complies with ISO/IEC-11172, ISO/IEC-13818, and ISO/IEC-14496. The video encoder accepts uncompressed ITU-R BT.656. It filters the input and compresses the video into MPEG-4/2/1 formats. The audio encoder accepts two independent channels of digital audio, filters the input, and compresses each audio into MPEG-1, layer 2 audio formats. AL9V576 multiplexes the video and audio streams as transport streams for network applications or program streams for storage applicaitons.

04.03.2008

FTDI Introduces V-Eval Development Board for Vinculum USB Host Controller Designs

FTDI, available though GLYN High-Tech Distribution, introduces its new V-Eval Kit, a hardware platform that designers can use to develop embedded USB host systems based on FTDI’s Vinculum VNC1L USB host controller chip.  Designs can be rapidly debugged using the "spy" mode of the supplied V-Eval software which displays the data sent between the VNC1L UART and a controller UART, for example a PIC.

04.03.2008

Telit Publishes 3rd Issue of telit2market M2M e-Magazine

telit2market is Telit's innovative and informative magazine for the entire M2M community. As well as information on the company, the magazine also offers various market analyses, such as an appraisal by the Berg Insight analyst Tobias Ryberg on the launch of 3G products on the M2M market. The magazine also offers Telit's customers, partners and distributors the perfect platform for showcasing their products and solutions to a wide audience. telit2market therefore facilitates global exchange on the myriad uses for Telit's innovative M2M technology.

15.02.2008

AverLogic: New GLYN Partner for Memory and Video Processing Circuits

GLYN is extending its distribution program with memory and video processing circuits from AverLogic Technologies, a semiconductor company with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan. 

The Taiwanese manufacturer utilizes advanced CMOS technology and its own mixed signal design expertise to market a full range of solutions with a wealth of features.

Current products include a wide array of video frame and line buffers, video format converters, video surveillance controllers, highly integrated video processors, multimedia network controllers, LCD display controllers, and FIFO ICs. More recently, the company has added video decoders and an MPEG4 encoder to its line up of video solutions.

15.02.2008

Fastrax Releases New Ultra-Compact 20-Channel GPS Receivers

With a tiny form factor of only 10.4 x 14.0 x 2.6 mm, the new Fastrax IT321 is one of the smallest complete 20-channel GPS receivers on the market. The receiver is designed for devices that require a combination of small size, low power consumption, and state-of-the-art navigation performance.

Key features of the Fastrax IT321 encompass a SiRFstarIII LT chipset with ROM based firmware. The receiver is a complete OEM GPS receiver including a TCXO oscillator, Real Time Clock (RTC) and Low Noise Amplifier (LNA).

The Fastrax IT321 is designed for demanding navigation applications such as car navigators, asset tracking devices, sports accessories and handheld battery operating devices like mobile phones, PDA’s and PND’s. The receivers have very high sensitivity (-159dBm) and very fast time to first fix and re-acquisition.

15.02.2008

Telit wins order of $10m U.S. contract and orders 4 million GSM/GPRS chipsets from Infineon

Telit Wireless Solutions, a global leader in machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, is pleased to announce that it has secured an order, worth $10 million over a two year period from a US customer. Further details of the transaction will be announced at a later date.

The $10 million order comes as Telit continues to make significant gains in the Americas region. Established in the second half of 2006, Telit Americas obtained, during the first half of the current year, major certifications on the Cingular / AT&T network that support its aggressive sales and marketing efforts and since obtaining these certifications has achieved 25 design wins with new customers in the Americas region. Revenues from these designs will contribute to significant increases in the performance of the Americas region, which accounted for only 3% of Telit's revenues in the first half of 2007.

03.01.2008

Jennic introduces JenNet stack for scalable wireless sensor networks with new user-friendly programming interfaces

Jennic, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, has introduced JenNet, a new free proprietary wireless networking stack for its powerful range of 32-bit single chip wireless microcontrollers. Based on the IEEE802.15.4 standard, it is specially designed to be easy to use and is fully scalable from just a few nodes to large networks of up to 1,000 nodes. Complementing Jennic’s existing ZigBee stack which provides interoperability with other ZigBee devices and mesh networks, JenNet addresses a wide range of applications, including street lighting systems with long strings of nodes, and large building management systems.

03.01.2008

Cyan launches Cy-Solved™ strategy for RF, USB, Ethernet and motor control applications

Cyan, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, is launching its new Cy-Solved™ philosophy, the concept underpinning Cyan’s microcontrollers. Much more than just a silicon device Cy-Solved gives you the means to implement a range of solutions ahead of your competition. Cy-Solved incorporates ready to go  solutions, software stacks, applications examples, modular software based on easy to use APIs, evaluation boards and production hardware modules from partners all pulled together through the graphically based CyanIDE development tool.

03.01.2008

Maxwell Technologies introduces 75-Volt ultracapacitor module for renewable energy and industrial applications

Scaleable, Cost-Effective, Low-Maintenance, BOOSTCAP® Solution for Backup Power and Power Quality

Maxwell Technologies Inc., available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, is introducing a 75-volt BOOSTCAP® ultracapacitor module to provide a scaleable, cost-effective, low-maintenance solution to meet the backup power and power quality requirements of wind turbines and other renewable energy generation and industrial equipment applications.