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UPS System Offers Zero-downtime for Equipment
April 29, 2009 11:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe SMART3000RMOD2U UPS System from Tripp Lite provides data center and network equipment with power management and zero-downtime capabilities. The system occupies 2U of rack space. It features hot-swappable internal power and battery modules. Outlets are arranged in two separately breakered
Connectors Feature Fully-Intermateable Components
April 29, 2009 10:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsFeaturing fully intermateable components, the Minitek connector range from FCI allows all variations of board-to-board, wire-to-board and cable-to-board connections. The range was expanded with a shrouded stacking header. The design of the shroud features end walls and a keying system
Economy Shrinks at Worse-Than-Expected Pace
April 29, 2009 7:51 am | by Jeannine Aversa, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsThe economy shrank at a worse-than-expected 6.1 percent pace at the start of this year as sharp cutbacks by businesses and the biggest drop in U.S. exports in 40 years overwhelmed a rebound in consumer spending.
Glowing Dogs Claimed Cloned
April 29, 2009 7:36 am | News | CommentsSouth Korean scientists say they have engineered four beagles that glow red using cloning techniques that could help develop cures for human diseases.
Online Gambling Bill Coming
April 29, 2009 7:17 am | News | CommentsU.S. Rep. Barney Frank, chairman of the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee, said on Tuesday he would introduce a bill next week to overturn a three-year-old U.S. ban on Internet gambling.
Rumors Fly Over New iPhones for Verizon
April 29, 2009 6:56 am | by Barry Levine, newsfactor.com | News | CommentsAs Apple and AT&T continue talks about extending their iPhone relationship, rumors are flying about new iPhone devices and a possible deal with Verizon Wireless. According to a story in Monday's Business Week and elsewhere, Apple is discussing with Verizon the possibility of distributing two new iPhone descendants.
Audio Amplifier Suits Battery-Driven Devices
April 29, 2009 6:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsWell-suited for battery-powered applications, the AAT5101 2.5W Class D audio amplifier from AnalogicTech supports operation from 2.1 V to 5.5 V. Operating at up to 92% efficiency, the device has a shutdown current of 0.06 µA and a 1.35-mA quiescent current.
Programmable Power IC Offers High Precision
April 29, 2009 6:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsEnsuring stable operation without supply bypass capacitors, the LT3092 two-terminal current source is programmable from 0.5 mA to 200 mA and has a current regulation from 1.5 V to 40 V of better than 10 ppm/volt. Features include an initial accuracy of 1%.
Some Case Studies from National Instruments
April 29, 2009 5:40 am | News | CommentsDo you have an interesting case study you'd like to see here? Send us yours at ecnereleases@advantagemedia.com, and we'll publish the best of them.
POL Converters Feature Extended Temperature Range
April 28, 2009 11:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe YEV Series of 3, 6, and 10 amp vertically-mounted, Point-of-Load (POL) DC-DC converter products from Power-One offers an extended operating temperature range option of -40ºC to 85ºC. The POLs utilize advanced topologies to deliver up to 94 percent efficient power conversion in communications and server applications
Republicans push nuclear energy to lower costs
April 28, 2009 6:34 am | Blogs | CommentsThe U.S. should build 100 more nuclear plants rather than spend "billions in subsidies" for renewable energy if it is truly committed to lowering electric bills and having clean air, the Republicans say. In the party's weekly radio and Internet address, Sen. Lamar Alexander said the United States should follow the example of France, which promoted nuclear power decades ago
Current-Sense Chip Resistors Suit General Applications
April 28, 2009 5:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned to offer a low cost solution for low resistance value requirements where high temperature operation and low TCR are less important, the CSR / CSRN Series of thick film current sense chip resistors from Stackpole provides a TCR that is 200 ppm or better for most sizes and still is able to supply 1% tolerances as standard.
Touch Screens with Pop-up Buttons
April 28, 2009 5:33 am | News | CommentsTouch-screen technology has become wildly popular, thanks to smart phones designed for nimble fingers. But most touch screens have a major drawback: you need to keep a close eye on the screen as you tap, to make sure that you hit the right virtual buttons.
Rackmount 2U Programmable Supplies Rated at up to 6 kW
April 28, 2009 5:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsPresented as having the highest power density of any device of its type, the XR Series of 2U programmable DC power supplies from Magna-Power can deliver voltages of up to 1000 Vdc and currents of up to 375 A.
Brocade deepens IBM ties, steps up attack on Cisco
April 28, 2009 4:33 am | by JORDAN ROBERTSON, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsBrocade Communications Systems Inc. is deepening its ties with a powerful ally, IBM Corp., forging a new distribution deal for Internet routers and switches at a time when bigger rival Cisco Systems Inc. is straining some of its old relationships.
