Texas  introduced the industry’s smallest (SC70 package) low-power, resistor-programmable temperature switch ‘TMP300’ that operates over the largest supply voltage range.

The TMP300 allows for simple temperature monitoring and control. The tiny size of the device makes it an attractive option for power supply systems, DC/DC modules, thermal monitoring and electronic protection systems.

The TMP300 features a trip point that is set by adding a single, inexpensive resistor, and the open-drain output can control a power switch or provide a processor interrupt. A separate pin on the device provides an analog output (10mV/C) that can serve as a testing point or can be used in temperature-compensation loops. With a wide supply voltage range of 1.8V to 18V, the TMP300 allows for simple thermal monitoring without requiring an MCU/DSP. This lets the device take advantage of existing power buses in numerous applications, from battery-powered handhelds to industrial control systems. Further, the device’s low power of 110uA (max) extends battery life.

The analog output measures temperature with +/-3C accuracy (max) and the temperature switch has +/-4C switch accuracy over a temperature range of -40C to 125C. Hysteresis of the TMP300 is pin programmable to two states of either 5C or 10C.

The TMP300 is available now from TI and its authorized distributors in a SC70 package and is priced at 1.00(USD) each in 100-piece quantities. It will be introduced in a SOT23 package during 1Q 2008.

HP Korea launched its 12-inch ultra slim convertible tablet pc ‘HP Compaq 2710p’ in Korea market.

It features Intel Core 2 Duo processor U7600 and Illumi-Lite display technology for lightweight design and low power consumption. It also has a convenient ‘NightLite’ feature to the keyboard for businessmen who often work during night-time hours or on the move.

Other features include 2.1M camera for video conference and video instant messaging, and business card scan function(optional).

Korean manufacturer iRiver recently unveiled their brand new e-dictionary called the D27, only 315 grams; it is equipped with a multimedia player letting you play MP3, WMA, ASG et OGG, Photo, E-Book, FM radio… and support of 4 languages: Japanese, Korean, Chinese and English!

Just to give you an idea of the price of such a product in Korea, it is 278,000 Won (205€).

FujiFilm’s latest compact digital camera, “FinePix F50fd”, sports a 12 megapixel Super CCD, a 3x optical zoom lens, and a 2.7-inch 230K-colors wideangle view display. Recently introduced in Korea market, the camera also boasts a Dual Image Stabilization functions, Face Detection 2.0 technology with Automatic Red Eye Removal function, and up to ISO 6400. Available for 460,000 (KRW)

The DeskPower LX, the FMV TOE, the DeskPower CE, and the DeskPower EK models. Let’s see what’s inside the DeskPower LX first… Comes with a monitor with up to 20-inch width, this machine offers a built-in digital/analog TV tuner, WiFI connectivity, up to 400GB of hard disk, and either an Intel Core 2 Duo E4300, Penitum 4 531, or Celeron D347 processors.

-19 to 22 inches WXGA+ or WSXGA+ monitor
-Digital and anaolog TV tuner
-320 to 500GB HDD
-Intel CPU : Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 2.20GHz
-G965 Express Chipset
And also a Double Layer Multi DVD burner.

Universal Music Group and XM Satellite Radio have resolved the lawsuit brought by UMG against XM over its Pioneer Inno.

As part of the agreement, UMG will be the first music company to reach a multi-year deal covering all XM radios with “advanced recording functionality,” including both those currently available as well as future product releases. The question remains: with this new agreement will XM be able to provide Inno-like recording capabilities in other products? It seems that other products have been crippled to only 10-hours worth of recording - hopefully this will mean that recording capacity can be raised.