News Archive
1st April 2008
APC hero introduces the first Chirp Spread Spectrum radio module with precise indoor and outdoor ranging capabilities. The new product allows location of people and objects both indoors and outdoors, and data transmission between modules at a speed of 2MB/second.
Advanced Power Components is pleased to announce that Nanotron’s 2.4 GHz CSS smart nanoLOC AVR module is available now, exclusively through their APC hero division. The smart nanoLOC AVR RF module is the first IEEE802.15.4a CSS radio module with precise indoor and outdoor ranging capabilities. Working at a range of up to one kilometre, the module is also unique in allowing data transmission between modules at a speed of 2MB/second.
The smart nanoLOC AVR RF is the ideal choice for straightforward product integration. Simply by adding a power supply and housing to the module system, integrators or end customers can build their products without the challenges of 2.4 GHz RF design and certification. The module is equipped with a 64 KB FLASH and 4 KB RAM fast 8-bit Microcontroller, and measures just 35 mm x 14 mm x 3 mm, with an integrated chip antenna and a serial UART interface.
The design of the module was driven by explicit customer specification for a small, energy efficient, intelligent tag that can be used for ranging and localisation in combination with robust communication, either as a stand-alone system or as part of a sophisticated Real Time Location System (RTLS). Providing design flexibility without the need for low level RF expertise, the module is a first step towards a successful portable, mobile integration.
Dr. Frank Schlichting, Director of Application Engineering at Nanotron, said:"Nanotrons smart nanoLOC AVR RF module makes life easier for applications where positioning is an issue. From tracking valuable assets, e.g. in logistics and the medical market, to safety monitoring applications in mines and harsh industrial environments, a broad spectrum of applications benefits from decentralised and inexpensive RTLS systems based on Nanotron’s unique nanoLOC CSS transceiver” CSS technology has been approved worldwide and is proposed for ISO 24730-5 and EPC-Global. The Nanotron smart nanoLOC AVR RF module is available immediately through APC-Hero, the sole UK and Ireland distributor.
4th January 2008.
Ballard Technology Launch the BusBox 2000
Ballard`s Avionics BusBox 2000 Series product is a DO-160 validated product line, ideal for rugged environments. Small and lightweight this embedded computer has built-in interfaces for standard peripherals and for various avionics databuses. Under the direction of its application specific software, the Avionics BusBox 2000 Series product can autonomously perform tasks that involve receiving information from some interfaces and processing and mapping the information into other interfaces.
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IDE and SATA 2.5-inch Flash Disks Package Up To 160 GBytes Max Capacity; Include Advanced Data Security Features
"New geometries and chip densities in SLC NAND enable Adtron to significantly expand the capacities of its industry leading high performance products," stated Alan Fitzgerald, Adtron Chief Technology Officer. "In addition, the economics of these new flash drives combined with the increased capacities in standard form factors, greatly expand the applications among our historic flash disk customers in the industrial and defense markets, as well as addressing bandwidth intensive server and storage acceleration applications in a much broader emerging market previously the domain of HDD products".
ArrayPro™ Performance Engine: This new generation of Flashpak flash disk incorporates advancements in the Adtron ArrayPro™ performance engine that provides parallel access and management of flash arrays within a single SSD. As Alan Fitzgerald describes, "ArrayPro separates an Adtron flash disk from the low-end single array SSDs and those that employ caching technologies that require battery back-up and whose performance are highly application dependent."The Adtron products deliver sustained read/write performance in the 70MB/sec range, delivering the solid state industry`s best performance and far exceeding the capabilities of rotating media (HDDs).
Erasure™ Data Security: Beyond its leading performance this "next generation" solid state flash disk drive family will address a broad range of Data Security requirements meeting the needs of commercial enterprises and addressing the most stringent Military and Intelligence Standards defined. The Adtron Erasure Data Security Suite includes access control features and offers unparalleled, high speed data elimination including clear and sanitize functions at the most trusted levels defined today.
About Adtron
Flashpak is a registered trademark of Adtron Corporation. ArrayPro and EraSure are trademarks of Adtron Corporation.
Contact:
John Wilson
Tel: 01634 290588
Email: johnw@apc-plc.co.uk
EPD March 2007
Date: 15 January 2007
On behalf of: Advanced Power Components Plc (“APC” or “the Company”)
Embargoed until: 0700hrs
Advanced Power Components Plc
Distribution agreements
Advanced Power Components plc, a specialist distributor and manufacturers` representative of electronics components, today announces it has signed an exclusive agreement with VPT Inc, an innovative leader in providing power distribution products for military, aerospace, space and other high reliability markets, to distribute its products in the UK and Ireland.
APC’s Hi-Rel division, the UK`s leading distributor of high reliability electronic components to aerospace, defence and specialist industrial customers, will provide VPT’s customers with local sales and technical support. This agreement is expected to have a significant impact on turnover in the Hi-Rel division.
VPT’s global customer base includes BAE, Smiths Industries, Thales, Lockhead Martin and Boeing. Its patented products provide power supply solutions for projects such as the GPS satellite system and the Cosmic Dust Experiment on NASA’s Pluto-Kuiper Belt Mission.
Commenting on the agreement, Michael Bosmann, VPT’s Senior Vice President, said:
“APC was chosen as our partner in the UK and Ireland, following an exhaustive selection process, because of their proven expertise in our target markets of aerospace and avionics. VPT has built a reputation for providing reliable power supply products designed for the challenge of demanding environments – on the ground, in the air and beyond. APC’s knowledgeable sales team will be able to provide our customers with the service they expect of VPT and we look forward to working together.”
APC has also recently signed distribution agreements with two wireless solutions providers, Nanotron Technologies GmbH and RadioPulse, whose products will be distributed by APC’s Hero division. This division, which was acquired in May 2006, specialises in the distribution of commercial & industrial electronic components. Its specialist team of product managers provides assistance in key areas including standard and custom display solutions, TFTs, display drivers, wireless technologies and full design support from concept to production.
Commenting on the agreements, Mark Robinson, Chief Executive of APC, said:
“These agreements with VPT, Nanotron and RadioPulse will enhance the options we are able to offer to our existing customers and expand our customer base. APC’s highly-qualified sales teams are able to provide full technical and design support, which is attractive to the manufacturers and valued by our customers. By focusing on a number of niche sectors, which often require complex solutions, we have built a strong presence in these areas and will continue to develop existing and new relationships.”
The Company will announce its preliminary results for the year ended 31 August 2006 on 26 February 2007.
Enquiries:
Advanced Power Components plc 01634 290588
Mark Robinson, Chief Executive
info@apc-plc.co.uk
Redleaf Communications 020 7822 0200
Samantha Robbins / Duncan McCormick
NOTES TO EDITORS
About APC
APC plc is a leading specialist distributor of electronic components, comprising four areas of activity:
Hi-Rel Division distributes a variety of specialist electronic components into applications where component reliability is of paramount importance. Hi-Rel’s franchised product lines include power semiconductors, power supplies, memory, optoelectronics, wound and high voltage components. In addition Hi-Rel provides a professional kitting and procurement service for the supply of electronic components from an extensive range of other manufacturers.
SBM Division represents manufacturers of relatively specialist electronic components addressing a commercial and industrial customer base. Products represented include displays, power semiconductors, communications magnetic and connector products.
Hero Division Specialist team of Product Managers ready to assist with your next design, our key areas include standard and custom display solutions, TFT, full design support from concept to production from one of our technical support team. Products represented include LEDS/LAMPS, Drivers, Wireless, Zigbee, Sensors specialist, crystals (plus fast turn around on programming).
Go! Division provides a kitting and materials management service to companies wanting to outsource non core activities, offering services ranging from material procurement to full production management.
About VPT
VPT, Inc. leads the industry in providing innovative DC-DC converters, EMI filters, and custom engineering services for military, aerospace, space, and industrial applications. Working in partnership with Delta Electronics, the world’s largest commercial power supply manufacturer, VPT delivers its patented power solutions in a fast timeframe, with the highest certified quality, at a comfortable cost. Every day, organizations like NASA, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, the United States Air Force, and many more depend on quality solutions from VPT to power critical systems. Whether on the ground, in the air, or beyond, VPT provides the power driving critical missions today.
About Nanotron
Nanotron Technologies GmbH is a leader and innovator in the design, manufacturing and sales of world-class wireless products for demanding applications. These products include integrated circuits, modules, and board level subsystems based on its patented Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS) transmission system. CSS technology guarantees high robustness, optimal use of the available bandwidth, and low energy consumption.
Since the beginning of 2005, Nanotron`s Chirp technology has been a part of the IEEE draft standard 802.15.4a for wireless PANs which require extremely robust communication and low power consumption. The company`s key products work in the license-free ISM band at 2.4 GHz, and target the booming active RFID/RTLS, industrial control, medical and security markets.
Nanotron Technologies GmbH was founded in 1991 and is an active member of IEEE and the ZigBee Alliance. Nanotron recently announced a collaboration and second source partnership with STMicroelectronics. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany .
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Date: January 2007
On behalf of: Advanced Power Components Plc (“APC” or “the Company”)
Embargoed until: 0700hrs
Advanced Power Components Plc
Distribution agreement
Advanced Power Components plc, a specialist distributor and manufacturers` representative of electronics components, today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Nanotron Technologies GmbH, a leader and innovator in the design, manufacturing and sales of world-class wireless products for demanding applications.
Nanotron provides ready-to-use and custom wireless solutions for a wide range of applications, in particular Real Time Location Systems, Industrial Monitoring and Control, Medical and Government/Security. It has developed a range of radio frequency (RF) products based on a unique and patented Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS) transmission system.
The CSS technology is inspired by chirp pulses, used in nature by animals, such as dolphins and bats, for location awareness. Its advantage is that pulses can be generated without complex digital circuitry. In comparison with other RF products on the market the Nanotron CSS components offer higher performance, in terms of data rate and distance, and guarantee high robustness, optimal use of the available bandwidth and low energy consumption.
The new product line will be distributed in the [UK and Ireland] by APC’s Hero division, which specialises in the distribution of commercial & industrial electronic components. A specialist team of product managers provides assistance in key areas including standard and custom display solutions, TFTs, display drivers, wireless technologies and full design support from concept to production.
Nanotron recently announced a collaboration and second source partnership with STMicroelectronics, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, to develop complete solutions for the Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) market.
Commenting on the agreement, Mark Robinson, Chief Executive of APC, said:
“We are delighted to have been selected as a distributor of Nanotron’s innovative products. The robustness of this range of wireless communication devices means it is particularly well suited to the industrial applications required by Hero’s customers. This product line is an exciting addition to the range of specialist components offered by the Hero division. ”
Enquiries:
Advanced Power Components plc 01634 290588
Mark Robinson, Chief Executive
info@apc-plc.co.uk
Redleaf Communications 020 7822 0200
Samantha Robbins / Duncan McCormick
Notes to Editors
About APC
APC plc is a leading specialist distributor of electronic components, comprising four areas of activity:
Hi-Rel Division distributes a variety of specialist electronic components into applications where component reliability is of paramount importance. Hi-Rel’s franchised product lines include power semiconductors, power supplies, memory, optoelectronics, wound and high voltage components. In addition Hi-Rel provides a professional kitting and procurement service for the supply of electronic components from an extensive range of other manufacturers.
SBM Division represents manufacturers of relatively specialist electronic components addressing a commercial and industrial customer base. Products represented include displays, power semiconductors, communications magnetic and connector products.
Hero Division Specialist team of Product Managers ready to assist with your next design, our key areas include standard and custom display solutions, TFT, full design support from concept to production from one of our technical support team. Products represented include LEDS/LAMPS, Drivers, Wireless, Zigbee, Sensors specialist, crystals (plus fast turn around on programming).
Go! Division provides a kitting and materials management service to companies wanting to outsource non core activities, offering services ranging from material procurement to full production management.
Nanotron Technologies GmbH is a leader and innovator in the design, manufacturing and sales of world-class wireless products for demanding applications. These products include integrated circuits, modules, and board level subsystems based on its patented Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS) transmission system. CSS technology guarantees high robustness, optimal use of the available bandwidth, and low energy consumption.
Since the beginning of 2005, Nanotron`s Chirp technology has been a part of the IEEE draft standard 802.15.4a for wireless PANs which require extremely robust communication and low power consumption. The company`s key products work in the license-free ISM band at 2.4 GHz, and target the booming active RFID/RTLS, industrial control, medical and security markets.
Nanotron Technologies GmbH was founded in 1991 and is an active member of IEEE and the ZigBee Alliance. Nanotron recently announced a collaboration and second source partnership with STMicroelectronics. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany .
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