Marking and traceability specialist Technifor supplies various marking systems, including electromagnetic, pneumatic, scribing and laser types. Established in 1981, the company has more than 31,000 marking systems installed worldwide. For many companies, particularly OEMs and their first tier suppliers, product and component identification throughout a manufacturing process has become a vital and indispensable part of quality control. Part-marking systems record the life of a component, from the first process to the moment the part is delivered to the customer. En-route, information is recorded on the part in the form of a discreet mark, which can be scanned manually or read by automated vision systems. Thanks to the development of coding techniques, the amount of information that can be stored in a mark has, in recent years, increased dramatically. DATA MATRIX CODING Most of the recent advances in marking technology are owed to the advent of data matrix, a two-dimensional matrix code containing dark and light square data modules. It has a finder pattern of two solid lines and two alternating dark and light lines on the perimeter of the symbol. A two-dimensional imaging device such as a CCD camera is necessary to scan the code. The more elements in the array, the more information the code can store. It is fast becoming the mark of choice for many in the medical sector. Mark&squo;nRead� by Technifor is based on a two-dimensional data matrix code, which is marked on parts by either laser or micro-percussion, allowing verification and automatic reading by industrial vision tools. Parts can be monitored all along the manufacturing process, and the data read in the 2D code is transmitted and recorded in a database. Thin or fragile components can easily be marked using this technique. In the medical industry, typical applications for this marking technology include artificial knee and hip (acetabular cup) joints made from high density ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. The company supplies the Mark&squo;nRead� system to a wide range of manufacturing facilities across various industry sectors. Medical device manufacturers in particular are beginning to see traceability as a means of achieving sustainable competitive advantage. LASER MARKING Laser marking is rapidly becoming the process of choice for many wishing to apply data matrix codes to their components. The advantage of laser systems is the small beam width, allowing manufacturers to mark particularly small parts, an issue of increasing concern as the quest for increased miniaturisation continues in keyhole surgery applications. Laser marking is clean, reliable, simple to maintain and has greater durability than many other systems, making it particularly suitable for medical applications. TD410 LASER MARKING SYSTEM Featuring short pulses for high peak power and excellent beam quality, the Technifor compact TD410 laser marking system provides optimum marking precision on metal and plastic medical components. The TD410 is air cooled with a low maintenance fibre-coupled diode that has a guaranteed lifetime of 5,000 hours, although many users can expect greater than 10,000 hours. This represents a ten-fold increase over lamps in conventional laser marking units. The unit's innovative design includes an adjustable head with 360� of orientation, for greater application flexibility and versatility. The laser module and head measures a compact 770mm x 142mm x 237mm, and weighs in at just 15kg. The control unit fits a standard 485mm (19in) rack, and is 485mm x 480mm x 267mm, weighing 20kg. The small footprint makes for easy integration into a production line or use as a simple dedicated permanent marking system in low or high volume applications, such as medical and surgical instruments, electrical components, automotive, aerospace and general metalworking parts, identification plates, promotional items and more. The marking window ranges in diameter from 80mm-200mm depending on the required resolution. With speed of the essence in modern manufacturing, the new laser marker from Technifor can create a typical 10-character, 12 x 12 data matrix code on metal in less than one second. Alternatively, it will take just 0.4 seconds to create an eight-character code with 3mm text height on a plastic component.

New Enercon Plasma3� VCP provides variable chemistry atmospheric plasma for difficult to treat surfaces. The treatment of Plasma3 VCP, eliminates the need for expensive priming, batching and hazardous chemical surface preparation processes. The system is specifically designed for treating sheets, boards and objects with minimal contour such as tubing and wire. Powerful yet gentle in-line atmospheric treatment is optimized to clean, etch and functionalize a wide range of materials that would otherwise be unresponsive. It treats complex surfaces such as PTFE with a patented plasma delivery technology. The system may be configured with unique chemistry blends to optimize the effects of treatment for different materials. Plasma3 VCP's generates uniform and dense plasma which provides an aggressive and consistent treatment. In addition to being effective, treatment results are also long lasting. Added benefits include treatment for both conductive and non conductive surfaces. Enercon Industries Corporation, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI, is a major manufacturer of equipment for the plastics and packaging industries. The company supplies custom built atmospheric plasma treating systems for rolls, webs, sheets, and three dimensional objects.

Enercon's surface treatment systems for rolled goods, webs, wires, tubing and other medical devices increase surface energy to promote adhesion for printing, coating, laminating, converting, decorating, painting, labelling, and bonding. IN-LINE SURFACE TREATMENT In-line surface treatment is a popular and inexpensive choice to increase adhesion, as it is easy to integrate into any production line, and a safe alternative to liquid primers. Successful results have been confirmed with a wide range of engineered plastics including, ABS, ASA, EPD, EVA, FP, HDPE, LDPE, PC, PE, PET, PMMA, PP, PS, PU, PVC, PBT, TPU, TPO, FEP, PTFE, and PFA. ATMOSPHERIC PLASMA AND FLAME SURFACE TREATING TECHNOLOGIES Enercon offers a wide variety of surface treating technologies; atmospheric plasma, variable chemistry plasma, flame and ozone. We invite you to take advantage of Enercon&squo;s complimentary lab testing. Based on your application variables we will provide you with an unbiased recommendation of the best technology for your application. Our experience with medical device applications ensures a smooth and effective trial process. VARIABLE CHEMICAL PLASMA TREATMENT For ultimate treatment results consider the benefits of atmospheric variable chemistry plasma treatment. This is a powerful yet gentle treatment process which does not harm delicate surfaces, but cleans, etches and improves surface adhesion. Enercon uses unique gas combinations to deposit various chemical groups on surfaces, improving surface energy. It is essentially a fine etching and functionalizing process that provides different surface characteristics depending on the gas chemistry employed. Variable chemistry plasma is formed using basic principles found in air plasma and flame plasma treatment. A chemistry plasma field is generated in an electrically charged atmosphere. This method relies on other gases that deposit various chemical groups on the substrate surface to improve its surface energy. These advanced systems are ideal for hard-to-treat materials; their plasma delivery systems can be configured to treat virtually any surface. AIR PLASMA ‐ ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR CHEMICAL PRIMNG Air plasma produced by the high performance Dyne-A-Mite HP� provides increased surface energy that meets the needs of most printing and bonding applications. It produces blown arc air plasma by blowing air past two high voltage powered electrodes. This plasma is sometimes referred to as corona treatment. The electrical discharge positively charges the ion particles surrounding it through direct contact; these particles positively charge the treated area of the object's surface. This makes the surface more receptive to any applied substance such as inks. FLAME PLASMA ‐ INCREASE SURFACE ENERGY The two main components of any flame plasma treatment system are the burner and the combustion control system. Enercon&squo;s Dyne-A-Flame� treated surface features application specific high velocity burner designs, along with sophisticated combustion control to ensure reliable and repeatable treatment. Flame plasma is formed when flammable gas and atmospheric air are combined and combusted to form an intense blue flame. The surfaces of objects are made polar as species in the flame plasma effect the distribution and density of electrons on the surface. This polarization is made through oxidation. In addition, certain functional groups are deposited on the surface of these substrates. Flame plasma generates more heat than other treatment processes, but it also offers higher and longer lasting treatment levels. Flame treatment is commonly used in processing of injection and blow moulded products because of the thickness, size and shape of the parts. These systems are generally used when treating larger, heavier items, a higher surface energy level or longer storage life is required.

The ALS130H, with its sub-nanometre resolution, superior bi-directional repeatability, and exceptional low-velocity performance, is the unparalleled solution for high performance test, measurement, inspection, and other demanding applications. Linear Motor Drive Unlike many stages that utilise a side-drive lead screw, the ALS130H employs a center-driven, non-cogging linear motor as the driving element. Since the linear motor is a direct-drive device, there is no backlash, windup, or "stiction" that is normally associated with a lead screw or ball-screw drive. The linear motor drive also offers the advantage of higher speeds and accelerations. The compact yet powerful linear motor drives the ALS130H to a peak unloaded acceleration of 1 g and a maximum velocity of 300 mm/s. The result is a high-performance stage with outstanding throughput that significantly outperforms comparable high-accuracy screw-driven stages. Exceptional Resolution For alignment applications, outstanding step-to-step resolution is critical. The ALS130H meets this demand with a resolution of 0.5 nm when coupled with Aerotech controls. The direct-drive linear motor allows the ALS130H to make precise, small resolution steps. This is particularly important in alignment applications where step accuracy is critical. Furthermore, the linear motor and high resolution encoder system also provides excellent in-position stability. Superior Geometry Aerotech's ultra-stiff construction and compact two-piece design result in a stage with unmatched geometrical tolerances. As a result, straightness and flatness for the standard stage is <�2�m over the entire travel. Smooth Travel Designed for smooth, vibration-free motion, the ALS130H utilises precision anti-cage creep cross-roller bearings for outstanding smoothness of motion. Since neither the bearing system nor the drive system utilise any re-circulating elements, the ALS130H exhibits the outstanding ripple-free motion required for scanning and inspection applications. Designed for Long Life Like all stages in the Aerotech product family, the ALS130H was designed for outstanding long-term performance. Both the linear motor and linear encoder are non-contact devices - they not only exhibit long-life, but are totally maintenance free. A moving magnet track design eliminates the need for cable management, further improving long-term reliability. Precision Alignment ALS130H series stages are easily configured as XY assemblies. Options include precision orthogonality alignment to five arc seconds and available vertical axis solutions.

Comdec consists of four divisions catering to the printing of products in the medical, automotive and plastics industries. The four specialized divisions are: SMI - printing machinery manufacturing Comdec - contract printing Ruco USA - North American distributor of Ruco inks Digitran - digital heat transfers ADVANCED PAD-PRINTING EQUIPMENT Most often, critical tolerances are required in the medical device industries. Using programmable servo drives and pinning systems, our pad printing equipment holds extremely tight tolerances. Vision systems for either registration or inspection are options that can be programmed into certain applications. Catheter tube printing (up to 110cm) is performed with our sliding cup machines. The ability to print on four sides of a syringe barrel and multi-color customer logo machines are readily available. PRE-TREATMENT FOR ADHESION TO POLYTHENE AND POLYPROPYLENE Out-sourcing your printing needs is a very cost effective option, especially if you are hesitant about bringing an entire printing department into your facility. Screen printing, pad printing, hot stamping, heat transfers and laser marking are available to fulfil your requirements. Comdec offers specialized services, such as three controlled environments within our 73,000 ft� facility, and pre-treatment for adhesion to polyethylene and polypropylene. Both corona flame pre treatment and post-cure systems are available. Silicone products are another area of our expertise. Choosing the correct or specified ink on a drawing is critical. Whether your adhesion criterion is autoclave, scratch resistance, or chemical resistance, Comdec follows strict guidelines to ensure our customers are satisfied. ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY M PIGMENT T-40 INK The newly developed T-40 ink has been designed with "M" pigments. These pigments are environmentally friendly inks with no cyclohexanones contained. Safety, opacity and adhesion are the priorities with Ruco inks, and our Ruco website has all the certifications and data for public viewing. DIGITRAN FOUR COLOUR PROCESS Digitran is the newest division in the Comdec family. Variable data is needed in today's world, eliminating the need to buy hundreds of thousands of labels when only one or a few are needed. Digitran provides beautiful picture images in four colour process, all digitally created without the use of print plates, screens or dyes. Many companies that market their products with CDs or DVDs are now using digital heat transfers as their preferred labelling method. Comdec can provide the correct printing process, helping you with your printing needs and adding value to your product line.

TI introduces new analog front end with best-in-class power optimization for portable ultrasound systems. Second device in popular product family consumes more than 30 percent less power than competition. Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a new fully integrated analog front end (AFE) for portable ultrasound equipment. The second device in TI's AFE58xx family for the medical ultrasound market, the AFE5804 is specifically designed for ultrasound systems that require low power and small size. The eight-channel AFE consumes more than 30% less power than the closest competitive device, which will help proliferate portable systems with longer battery life and better image quality. Advanced features for portable ultrasound system designs Featuring 102mW/channel at 1.25nV/rtHz at 40MSPS, the fully integrated AFE5804 offers best-in-class power performance while maintaining superior image quality in portable equipment. The eight-channel device contains a low-noise amplifier (LNA), a voltage controlled attenuator (VCA), a programmable gain amplifier (PGA), a low-pass filter (LPF) and a 12-bit, 10MSPS to 50MSPS analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with LVDS data outputs. The gains of the LNA, VCA and PGA fine-tune the image quality being received for processing, thus enhancing the user experience. The LNA is set for 20dB gain and has excellent noise and signal handling capabilities, including a 280mVpp input range and fast overload recovery. The gain of the VCA can be varied over a 46dB range with a 0V to 1.2V control voltage common to all channels of the AFE5804. The PGA can be programmed for gains of 20dB, 25dB, 27dB and 30dB. The LVDS outputs of the ADC reduce the number of interface lines to the ASIC or FPGA, thereby enabling the high systems integration densities desired for portable systems. Programmable mode control for power/noise optimization The AFE8504 features mode control to give designers the flexibility to program the level of noise and power performance needed to optimize their system. Low-noise 0.92nV/rtHz (TGC-Mode I) 1.25nV/rtHz (TGC-Mode II) 1.1nV/rtHz (CW and PW mode) Low-power 112mW/Ch (TGC-Mode I) 102mW/Ch (TGC-Mode II) 105mW/Ch (PW mode) 65mW/Ch (CW mode) Full portfolio for easy, high-quality ultrasound system design TI's AFE58xx family allows the design of innovative ultrasound systems with superior image quality and reduced power consumption. The first device, the AFE5805, was introduced in March 2008, targeting the portable to mid-range ultrasound market. The new AFE5804 is pin-to-pin compatible to ease migration to an even lower power solution, should a design require it. In addition to the AFE58xx family, TI offers a full portfolio of integrated circuits for ultrasound systems and other medical imaging equipment, including high performance digital signal processors (DSPs), DaVinci� digital media processors, OMAP� application processors, high-speed data converters and amplifiers, power management, clocks and interface devices as well as wireless connectivity solutions. Pricing, packaging and availability The AFE5804 is sampling today in a 15mm x 9mm, 135-pin BGA package. Volume quantities are scheduled for September 2008, at a suggested retail price of $62 each in 1,000-unit quantities. Evaluation modules are also scheduled for September 2008.

Microfluidics is a core technology enabling significant reductions in sample volume, reagent consumption and overall device size coupled with extremely fast mixing, rapid heating and cooling and significantly reduced reaction times. This lab-on-a-chip approach is a particularly exciting development for medical device manufacturers that want to deploy their technologies in portable or hand-held formats for point-of-care diagnostics. In order to facilitate application of this microfluidic technology to in vitro diagnostic and bio-analytical instrumentation, Intertech Engineering Associates has formed a non-exclusive collaborative partnership with Dolomite Microfluidics. The Intertech / Dolomite team will work together to provide instrument and reagent manufacturers with microfluidic “engines” to automate sample testing. Microfluidic engines are sub-systems comprised of chips, valves, pumps, detectors and electronics, designed as a compact package to integrate into analytical systems according to customers' unique specifications. Device manufacturers that design these microfluidic engines into their devices can reduce time to market, with engines developed in compliance with the FDA design control regulations. This partnership will offer a low risk and rapid development path for medical device manufacturers who have been eager to realize the benefits of microfluidics in their new products, but have been uncertain of how to incorporate the technology and achieve the required regulatory approvals. Dolomite provides complete design and fabrication services for microfluidic chips, components, modules and systems, and provides rapid turnaround custom designs of microfluidic chips in glass, quartz, polymer and hybrid materials with available reaction surface modification and functionalization. Dolomite also has a product line of off-the-shelf products including fluidic interfaces, flow cells, pumps, valves, and detectors for short proof-of-principle and prototyping cycles using components that will lead directly to commercialization. Intertech provides engineering services to the medical and life science industries in software, electronics, and verification and validation engineering. Intertech's 25 years of experience in the medical device industry will be applied to collaborative projects to accelerate the development of software driven electromechanical microfluidic subsystems. Intertech's expertise in device regulatory issues will be leveraged to minimize the regulatory hurdles manufacturers face in verification / validation, or in managing and documenting a controlled design process. Dolomite represents the first of several technology solutions that Intertech plans to bring to the medical device industry.

With its headquarters and manufacturing facility located in Boxborough, Massachusetts, and sales and support offices worldwide, SynQor designs and manufactures state of the art AC-DC and DC-DC power converters for medical electronics OEMs. As the pioneer in the use of synchronous rectification and planar magnetics, which revolutionized the 48VDC DC-DC converter market-place in 1997, SynQor now offers comparable performance levels in its ACuQor and InQor (AC-DC and DC-DC respectively) medical grade power supplies. SynQor is certified to both the ISO 9000 and ISO 13485 standards and offers 100% component and unit traceability. ACUQOR AC-DC POWER SUPPLIES Offering microprocessor control, high efficiency and full EN/UL 60601-1 safety compliance for patient contact type BF and type CF applications, SynQor's ACuQor series of AC-DC power converters offers power densities second-to-none in the medical market-place. The current sharing function enables 600W, 800W, 1kW, 900W, 1.2kW or 1.5kW of power while still meeting the type CF patient and earth leakage current levels. Other options include defibrillator proof isolation (5,000V) on the secondary, a non-fan, and a triple output version of 24VDC, 36VDC, or 48VDC primary outputs with 12VDC at 3A and 5VDC at 2A in the same footprint as the single output version. Key product family features and benefits are: 400W steady-state/500W surge in 3in x 5in x 1.4in (metric) package Exceptional efficiency of up to 91% means simplified cooling and high reliability Meets all medical requirements including BF, CF, CFD (defibrillator isolation) Leakage current below medical requirements, input leakage current as low as 62�A, output leakage current as low as 2�A Integral fan with speed control for highly varied installations Worldwide input voltage range of 85VAC to 264VAC, at 50Hz or 60Hz Semi-regulated output for stability and inherent load sharing when paralleled Active PFC meets international requirements (EN61000-3-2) Transient immunity, ESD protection, flicker meets standards (EN61000-4) Conducted EMI qualified to EN55011 and EN55022, FCC part 15 class B ISO 9000:2000 certified factory and CE mark Protection features: over-voltage, over-current, over-temperature Special control features: standby power, fan disable, fault signal, serial bus Multiple mechanical configurations available, see data sheets for more information INQOR - BUCK / BOOST ISOLATED CONVERTERS The InQor series of industrial grade buck / boost isolated converters offers a wide range of products ideal for use in battery powered applications. This series of industrial grade isolated converters provides a number of wide input voltage ranges, with nominal 12VDC, 12VDC / 24VDC, 36VDC, 72VDC, and 110VDC in a wide variety of output power (50W-200W) and voltage (1.8VDC-48VDC) configurations. Its buck / boost topology enables the converters to either step up or step down the output voltage which provides a constant output while battery charge is depleted. Key product family features and benefits are: High power density, smaller size allows more board area and design flexibility High efficiency up to 95% yields lower power dissipation and requires less cooling Offered in 2:1, 4:1, and 8:1 input voltage ratios Reinforced insulation Fully encased ruggedized mechanical package Wide range of outputs from 1.8V to 48V for numerous publication requirements Fixed switching frequency yields predictable EMI filtering HIGH VOLTAGE NIQOR (HVNQ) NON-ISOLATED BUCK / BOOST REGULATORS SynQor's non-isolated HVNQ products are a variable output non-isolated buck / boost regulators. They can be efficiently used to provide a regulated output voltage from a battery source or other variable voltage source. They can also be configured to buck the input voltage down to a lower voltage, or boost the input voltage to a higher output voltage using a single external resistor. Key product family features and benefits are: Buck stage, followed by boost stage Input voltages of 9VDC-20VDC, 9VDC-40VDC, 9VDC-60VDC Digital control Output voltage ranges of 0VDC-20VDC, 0VDC-40VDC, or 0VDC-60VDC Output currents of 5A-40A Output can be set to read the external programming resistor once, or to continuously read the value, so allowing for active trim Current mode / battery charging module available

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced two multi-channel, 16-bit, delta-sigma analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), which combine outstanding DC accuracy and AC performance with cost-effective integration. The ADS1174 (four-channel) and ADS1178 (eight-channel) provide a simultaneous-sampling measurement system for demanding signal acquisition applications, such as power metering, defibrillators and ECG monitors, as well as pressure sensors, coriolis flow meters and vibration/modal analysis. The ADS1174 and ADS1178 feature 25kHz bandwidth, 2uV/C offset drift and up to 97dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Two operating modes allow for optimization of speed (52kSPS) or power dissipation (7mW/channel). Traditionally, industrial delta-sigma ADCs offering good drift performance use digital filters with large passband droop, resulting in limited signal bandwidth and mostly suited for DC measurements. High-resolution ADCs for audio applications offer larger usable bandwidths, but the offset and drift specifications are significantly worse (and often unspecified) than their industrial counterparts. The ADS1174 and ADS1178 combine these two types of converters, allowing high-precision industrial measurements with excellent DC and AC specifications. The high-order, chopper-stabilized modulator achieves very low drift and low noise over the signal bandwidth of DC up to the Nyquist frequency. The onboard decimation filter suppresses modulator and out-of-band noise, providing a usable signal bandwidth up to 90% of the Nyquist rate with stopband attenuation of 100dB. A selectable SPI or frame sync serial interface allows for convenient interfacing to DSPs, FPGAs and microcontrollers. Either interface supports daisy chaining to simplify readback of multiple ADS1174 or ADS1178 ADCs in high channel-count systems. The ADCs are fully specified over the industrial temperature range of -40�C to +105�C. Available in identical packages, the ADCs are drop-in compatible with the high-performance, 24-bit ADS1274 and ADS1278 for convenient upgrades. Availability The ADS1174 and ADS1178 are available now in HTQFP-64 PowerPAD� packages. The ADS1174 is priced at $12.45 each in 100-piece quantities (suggested resale pricing). The ADS1178 is priced at $19.95 each in 100-piece quantities (suggested resale pricing). TI offers analog engineers a wide-ranging support infrastructure that includes training and seminars, design tools and utilities, technical documentation, evaluation modules, an online KnowledgeBase, a product information hotline and a comprehensive offering of samples that ship within 24 hours of request.

The OMAP35x SOM-LV uses high-performance, low-power ARM processors to reduce development time for medical and other embedded applications. As the desire to offer consumers smaller, easier-to-use medical products grows, Logic and Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today released a new development kit specifically designed to quickly bring new medical products to market. The new ZoomTM Medical OMAP35x Development Kit and companion System on Modules (SOMs) use TI's OMAP35x processor to provide developers with a cost-effective, compact way to design and produce medical, industrial and other embedded applications. The development kit allows medical product companies to easily develop sophisticated integrated medical devices with advanced graphical user interface, smart and real-time physiological processing, and wired and wireless connectivity options for patient monitoring and data logging applications. All of this is accomplished with a low cost, highly flexible software development environment, and the SOM design of the medical development kit provides rapid manufacturing to help avoid additional trials or product releases. “TI's integrated circuit innovations empower customers to make advanced medical devices that are more flexible, affordable and accessible,” said Srik Gurrapu, marketing and business development manager, Low-Power Medical Processors, TI. “The SOM module based on the OMAP35x platform will help medical customers quickly begin development and take advantage of a unique combination of high performance and very low power consumption. Having the same SOM module in the development kit greatly reduces development time investment and risk for medical customers.” OMAP� processors drive innovative and easy-to-use medical products TI's OMAP35x processors that drive these modules provide laptop-like performance at handheld power levels, with an integrated ARM� Cortex�-A8 core, TMS320C64x+� digital signal processor (DSP), 2D/3D graphics engine and video accelerators. By combining this high-performance processor with the memory and connectivity (wired and wireless) subsystems and a full operating system into an off-the-shelf OMAP35x SOM, developers can take a superior end-product to market quickly and easily. “The OMAP35x SOM will highly benefit the medical and other embedded markets,” stated Kurt Larson, Product Marketing Manager for Logic. “Since the OMAP35x processors are based on high-performance, low-power ARM processors, customers can realize significant gains in horsepower and peripheral functionality, even within the tightest power constraints.” The OMAP35x processors in the 0.4mm pitch BGA package enables Package-On-Package capability to mount the memory on top of the OMAP35x processor. This means equipment manufacturers can deliver the smallest form factor and lowest power for medical and other embedded applications. These packages often require complex design and manufacturing, but the SOM module minimizes these challenges. System on Modules (SOM) accelerate time to production Logic has placed the OMAP35x processor onto a SOM-LV Type III form factor module. The OMAP35x SOM, measuring 31mm x 76.2mm x 7.4mm (1.22in x 3in x 0.29in), is small enough to fit into almost any application, yet includes all necessary development interfaces for today's embedded products, including Bluetooth� 2.0 + EDR, 802.11b/g wireless Ethernet, USB 2.0 OTG, 24bpp TFT LCD controller, and four-wire touch screen. In addition to providing the latest technologies, a variety of different operating systems can be used with the Zoom Medical OMAP35x Development Kit, including Linux, Windows� CE and Green Hills operating systems. The multiple BSPs allow developers to select an OS that best supports their needs and costs. Price and availability The Zoom Medical OMAP35x Development Kit (TMDXMEVM3503-L) is available in limited quantities now and will be broadly available in 3Q08 for $995. The OMAP35x SOMs will be available for use in production quantities through Logic's distribution network. Standard SOM configurations are listed below: SOMOMAP3530-10-1672IFCR OMAP35x processor, 128MB DDR SDRAM, 256MB NAND flash, 8MB NOR flash, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, wired Ethernet, audio, touch 5K unit suggested resale $229 SOMOMAP3530-10-1670EFCR OMAP35x processor, 128MB DDR SDRAM, 256MB NAND flash, audio, touch 5K unit suggested resale $175 Both modules are in the SOM-LV Type III form factor (31mm x 76.2mm x 7.4mm). About medical products from Texas Instruments TI is helping shape technology to improve the quality and accessibility of medical equipment to revolutionize healthcare in the 21st century and beyond. With its full range of analog and DSP products, from building blocks to complete solutions, plus systems insight, global support infrastructure, advanced process technology and medical industry involvement, TI is helping make innovative medical electronics more flexible, affordable and accessible. TI's experience in diverse markets, such as wireless communications, consumer electronics, automotive and aerospace, enables engineers to meet increasing needs for higher speeds, higher precision, lower power and smaller equipment, while maintaining the high standards for quality and reliability that the medical market demands.