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VCO Operates from 2,269 to 2,580 MHz
December 11, 2008 11:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsWith a typical phase noise of -107 dBc/Hz at 10-KHz offset, Crystek's CVCO55CC-2269-2580 VCO (voltage controlled oscillator) operates from 2,269 MHz to 2,580 MHz using a control voltage from 0.5 V to ~16 V. The 0.5-in.² SMT device accepts 8 V at 35 mA and has an output power of +5.0 dBm (typ).
Mixed-Signal Microcontroller Consumes Low Power
December 11, 2008 9:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsUsing a power-saving stop mode, Maxim Integrated Products’ MAXQ2010 16-bit mixed-signal microcontroller reduces power consumption to 370 nA and 6.5 mA max. at 85°C in battery-powered devices. The 100-pin, LQFP-packaged component performs at up to 10 MIPS at 10 MHz with a typical active-mode current of 3.1 mA at
OCXOs Exhibit Small Footprint
December 11, 2008 9:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsComing in hermetically-sealed and SMT packaging, respectively, Vectron International’s OX-500 and OX-501 oven-controlled crystal oscillators (OCXOs) measure 9 mm × 14 mm. The OX-500 presents a temperature stability of better than ±25 ppb in military, wireline, wireless, and test and measurement applications. The OX-501 offers temperature stability better than ±30 ppb (SC-Cut version) and ±100 ppb (AT-Cut version) in
Connectors Transmit Data at 12.5 Gb/s
December 11, 2008 8:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsComing in orthogonal and backpanel configurations, FCI’s ZipLine connectors demonstrate data transmission speeds of up to 12.5 Gb/s. The products exhibit density of up to 101 signal pairs per linear inch at a column pitch of 1.5 mm, press fit termination, and similar signal integrity to FCI’s AirMax VS products. The interconnects use hard
Application Kit Enables SMB Protocol
December 11, 2008 8:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsUsing a Windows or Linux server as a networked file storage device to build and test an embedded system, Rabbit’s SMB (Server Message Block) network storage application kit allows a RabbitCore RCM4010 module to use the SMB protocol. The product includes the Dynamic C integrated development environment with debugger, linker,
Desktop Power Adapters Achieve CEC Compliance
December 11, 2008 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsExhibiting output overvoltage, overload, and short-circuit protections, Tumbler Technologies + TRUMPower’s TRM24 Series desktop power adapters comply with Class I and Class II medical standards and CEC efficiency level IV regulation. The 1.69” × 4.16” × 1.18” devices accept a universal input from 90 V to 264 V, have voltage
Spectrum Analyzers Feature Large-signal Immunity
December 11, 2008 6:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsFeaturing a DANL of less than -148 dBm (1 Hz) at 13 GHz and less than -144 dBm (1 Hz) at 30 GHz, as well as a third order intercept of 15 dBm, two signal and spectrum analyzers (13.6 GHz and 30 GHz) from Rohde & Schwarz feature large-signal immunity. With a removable hard drive and USB interfaces
OLED Module Consumes Less Power than LCDs
December 11, 2008 6:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsWith power consumption at typically 30%-50% less than similar sized TFT-LCD technology, the OSD0760WVGA-T from OSD Displays is a 7.6" diagonal 800xRGBx600 (SVGA) Active Matrix OLED module. Intended applications include industrial controls panels, medical monitors and, high-end consumer products, such as
Distribution Transformers Manage up to 75 kVA
December 11, 2008 6:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsProvided as an unshielded alternative to the ET series of shielded low-voltage dry-type distribution transformers, a family of general-purpose distribution transformers for commercial, institutional and industrial applications from SolaHD is available in versions rated from 15 kVA to 75 kVA. Features of the stainless-steel-enclosed devices include NEMA TP-1 compliance and optional weather shields to meet UL-3R requirements
Encoders Offer Resolution/Bore Diameter Options
December 11, 2008 5:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsSuiting DC motors, actuators, and motion control applications, CUI’s AME, BME, and LME Series modular incremental encoders demonstrate different resolution and bore diameter options, depending on model. The 2-channel AME Series exhibit resolutions from 100 ppr to 1024 ppr and bore diameters from 3 mm to 8 mm. The 3-channel BME Series includes an index pulse, resolutions from 100 to 1,024 ppr (2-channels and no index for 1,000-ppr and
Coaxial Multi-position Switches Work to 40 GHz
December 11, 2008 5:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsIncluding K-type connectors, Ducommun Technologies’ QK Series coaxial multi-position switches exhibit frequencies from DC to 40 GHz. The SP3T-SP6T devices present a nominal RF impedance of 50 Ohm and an operating life of >1,000,000 cycles over an ambient operating temperature range from -35°C to 85°C. The MIL-E-5400- and Mil-S-3928-compliant units demonstrate a max. switching time of 15 ms in a break-before-make switching
European Union to Phase Out Incandescent Bulbs by 2012
December 11, 2008 4:42 am | by by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsIn a move sure to ignite debate on this side of the Atlantic, the European Union approved the phasing out of incandescent bulbs by 2012. Here in the US, we’re debating which technologies should be allowed to earn a label (Energy Star). Over in Europe, they’ve ended the discussion with multinational governmental action. By following the commission’s proposal, EU citizens will save close to 40 TWh per year, and emissions will go down by 15 million tons of CO2 (according to the European Commission). But there’s a larger issue at hand: should government have such control of industry?
Design Kits Calibrate Optoelectronic Devices
December 10, 2008 10:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsMounting optoelectronic devices directly or remotely via a connectorized configuration, OPTEK Technology’s OCB100 Series auto-calibration design kits enable engineers to calibrate optoelectronic devices. The systems regulate reflective, interruptive, and special opto sensors to produce a consistent output, and can set internal
PCMA Benders Displace in Millimeter/Micrometer Range
December 10, 2008 9:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsContaining buried internal electrodes in a monolithic ceramic housing, Morgan Electro Ceramics’ line of co-fired piezo ceramic multi-layer actuator benders (PCMA benders) provides controllable and repeatable displacement in the millimeter and micrometer range. The devices offer lengths from 10 mm to 30 mm, widths from 3 mm to 20 mm, thicknesses from
USB Load Cell Handles up to 5,000 lbs
December 10, 2008 9:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsAvailable with USB output and metric threads, the redesigned LCF400 Tension & Compression Load Cell from FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology is offered in versions capable of handling from 500 lbs to 5,000 lbs. The device provides a variety of voltage- or current-driven outputs to ease systems integration
