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Power Supplies Address Medical Applications
January 21, 2009 5:41 am | TDK-Lambda Americas, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsWith a 4 kVAC I/O isolation and an output-to-ground isolation of 1,500 VAC, digitally controlled 300-W power supplies from TDK-Lambda meet the IEC 60601-1 for medical equipment. Regulated DC outputs of 12 V or 24 VDC are standard, and features include an integrated transformer and 8-bit microcontroller. The supply delivers
TCXOs Perform from 650 Hz to 1.25 MHz
January 21, 2009 5:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsComing in a SMT package, Greenray Industries' T124 Series TCXOs come in versions from 650 Hz to 1.25 MHz. The components offer temperature stability to ±0.30 ppm over a temperature range from -40°C to 85°C. The devices exhibit an input voltage of 3.3 V input voltage with optional electrical freqency control (EFC) to adjust for
MCU Enables Fine Powertrain Control
January 21, 2009 4:57 am | Renesas | Product Releases | CommentsIntended for fine-grain control of vehicle engines and transmissions for improved performance and efficiency with low emissions, the SH72531 32-bit SuperH microcontroller (MCU) from Renesas can operate at temperatures as high as 125°C. The 90-nm process IC has 1.25 MB of flash memory and achieves 240 MIPS processing performance at 120 MHz. The 3.3-V/5-V chip consumes just 350 mW and comes in a 24-mm² LQFP package with
Emitter Presents High Radiant Intensity and Optical Power
January 21, 2009 4:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsMeasuring 3-mm (T1), Vishay Intertechnology’s VSLB3940 940-nm infrared emitter offers on-axis radiant intensity of 65 mW/sr and optical power of 40 mW at 100 mA. The component exhibits switching times of 15 ns, support for data rates up to 30 Mb/s, an angle of half intensity of ±22°, and a forward voltage of 1.35 V at 100 mA. The device is appropriate for infrared remote control units used with digital cameras, notebook PCs, and
Terminal Combines MIL-STD-1553 Components
January 21, 2009 4:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsOffering software and hardware compatibility with the Enhanced Mini-ACE Series, Data Device Corporation’s BU-64843T Total-ACE MIL-STD-1553 terminal integrates dual transceivers, dual transformers, a protocol engine, and 4K words of internal RAM. The PBGA-packaged unit is powered by 3.3 V, exhibits an industrial
LCR Meter Boasts High Accuracy
January 20, 2009 8:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsMeasuring inductance, capacitance, and resistance in series and in parallel with 500 test frequencies from 12 Hz to 100 KHz, Protek’s Model Z9218 LCR Meter provides component measurement rates of up to 12 times per second with a 0.02% basic accuracy.
Sensors Expo 2009
January 20, 2009 8:29 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsWhether you're looking to find the latest sensing solutions, evaluate emerging standards, find and compare suppliers, or solve new design challenges, you can't afford to miss the 2009 Sensors Expo & Conference. The event will be held Monday, June 8 through Wednesday, June 10 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
Ethernet Switch Offers Eight Channels
January 20, 2009 6:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsTargeting rugged, communication-intensive applications found in transportation and other mobile environments, MEN Micro’s F302 3U CompactPCI Ethernet switch includes 8 Fast Ethernet channels on the front via RJ45, M12, or D-Sub connectors. An optional channel accessible through the rear J1 connector for communication within an embedded system is available. A service interface on the front provides options to configure the
Headers and Mates Connect Boards
January 20, 2009 6:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsEngineered for board-to-board or board-to-cable connections, Sullins Connector Solutions' SBH Series fully-shrouded male box headers and SFH Series female header mates perform in household appliances, HVAC equipment, gasoline pumps, vending machines, and industrial machinery. The dual-row headers offer 1.27-mm × 1.27-mm, 1.27-mm ×
Linux Update
January 20, 2009 6:19 am | by Jon Titus, Senior Technical Editor | Articles | CommentsA view of Linux from several perspectives will help embedded-system designers better understand how they can use this open-source operating system. Experts at Eurotech, Texas Instruments, and Rowebots share their approaches. "Contrary to what some engineers might think, Linux provides a mature operating system," said Arlen Nipper, president and CTO at Eurotech. "You can obtain best-in-class security, TCP/IP stacks, and support for wireless networking, for example. The associated code drops into Linux and works right away."
Semiconductor Highlight: Standards for Embedded Microcontrollers
January 20, 2009 6:00 am | by Reinhard Keil, ARM | Articles | CommentsTypically, industries use standards to improve product quality and enable component sharing across projects. In practice, such standards achieve wide acceptance since the synergistic effects provide significant benefits to the user community. The hardware and software industry is full of such standards, but there is an exception
Tantalum Capacitors Rated to 2,200 µF
January 20, 2009 5:49 am | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned for applications where bulk capacitance is needed to boost transmitter power, such as PCMCIA/USB wireless express cards, AVX’s PulseCap tantalum capacitors are rated to 2,200 µF/6.3 V. The components exhibit a max. case height of 2 mm, use an ‘undertab’ termination style, withstand a soldering profile of 3x reflow at 260°C, and operate from -55°C to 125°C. Other applications include wireless data cards, metering, and
Benchtop Multimeter Demonstrates 6.5-digit Accuracy
January 20, 2009 5:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsExhibiting 11 measurement and 8 math functions, Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation’s Model 1201 7.5-digit benchtop multimeter presents 6.5-digit accuracy. The USBTMC-compliant instrument offers USB with 2,000 measurements and transfers per second, a 10-channel scan option, and temperature measurements for thermocouples and
Red and Amber LEDs Shine in Signage Applications
January 20, 2009 5:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsAvailable in versions with viewing angles of 15, 23, and 30 degrees, Avago’s HLMP-ELxx/EGxx series of 5-mm through-hole LEDs contain ultra-violet-a/b inhibitors and are suitable for use in both indoor and outdoor signage. The untinted, T-1 ¾-packaged emitters have a forward voltage from 2.1 to 2.4 V and provide either 626-nm red or 590-nm amber. The Pb-free and RoHS-compliant parts are available with or without lead-standoff, and have a
Industry Focus: Automotive Electronics
January 20, 2009 5:14 am | by Akio Nezu, Fujitsu Microelectronics America | Articles | CommentsDespite recent economic challenges facing the auto industry, many leaders are moving forward with new and innovative systems for in-vehicle entertainment, and sophisticated audio-video capabilities. Industry analysts such as iSuppli Corporation have cited significant consumer demand for audio-video connectivity and networking in the vehicle, noting that the industry is at a point where A/V connectivity clearly influences sales.
