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Controllers Support 40 W Power Ranges
October 8, 2008 12:21 pm | On Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsON Semiconductor’s NCP1080 and NCP1081 Power over Ethernet Powered Device (PoE-PD) and DC/DC converter controllers support power ranges up to 40 W of regulated power delivered to the application load in a 2-pair configuration. The 4.4 mm × 6.5 mm TSSOP-EP20-packaged devices perform in VoIP phones, wireless access points, industrial Ethernet
Oscilloscope Series Features Next Generation Chipset, High Data Transfer Rates
October 8, 2008 11:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsLeCroy introduced WavePro 7, the first product series in the Zi Family of oscilloscopes. It represents the first deployment of the company’s next-generation chipset and latest streaming architecture, X-Stream II. This oscilloscope offers complete debug with up to 6 GHz of bandwidth available. The WavePro 7’s design incorporates a 15.3", 16:9 HD display with a touchscreen. The company asserts the scope can solve electronic design problems within
LED Lamp Consumes Under 8 mA
October 8, 2008 11:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned to replace 120 MB incandescent bulbs, DDP’s 120MBLS-X-CX 120 VAC line voltage wide-angle LED lamp draws <8 mA of power (85% lower than incandescent 120 MB bulbs) while operating at 130 VAC. The light utilizes a shunt resistor to eliminate transient current, and prevent a false positive indication by the LED. The lamp suits indicator applications, and
Online Event Promotes Green Technology
October 8, 2008 11:17 am | by by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsRegistration is now open for Premier Farnell’s green event, “Designing for Energy Efficiency,” to be held at the online venue, Live EDGE EcoSphere, on October 15. This coincides with the design competition, “Live EDGE – Electronic Design for the Global Environment.” For the latter, entrants have until January 31, 2009 to submit environmental technologies, with the winner of the student and open/general competitions each receiving a cool $25,000. The online event, “Designing for Energy Efficiency,” will showcase green technologies from such manufacturers as National Semiconductor, Vishay Intertechnology, and Ohmite Manufacturing.
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers Show Live RF
October 8, 2008 11:06 am | Tektronix | Product Releases | CommentsTektronix, Inc. announced the addition of DPX waveform image processor technology to the mid-range RSA3000B Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers. This provides a live RF view of the spectrum using the RSA3300B and RSA3408B family models, enabling desirable RF signal discovery capability for a broad range of digital RF applications including
Analog Transducer/Sensor Meters Feature Small Size, Integrated Diagnostics for Input and Output
October 8, 2008 10:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsTransducers Direct created a small, programmable meter for analog sensors/transducers with integrated diagnostics for both input and output. The TDRO-10 meter features two-button English programming and a 67 msec. update rate. It measures 3.78" × 1.89" × 1" depth, fitting into a standard 1/8 DIN cutout. The meter provides six-digit LED display with
Touch Sensing Device Enables Button and Slider Replacement in Any System
October 8, 2008 10:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsCypress Semiconductor introduced the CapSense Express capacitive touch sensing device for button and slider replacement. The device enables designers to implement up to 10 buttons and/or sliders in as little as five minutes with no coding. The PSoC Express visual embedded system design tool and CapSense Express configuration tool allow designers to
CMOS and Rejustor Based Application-Specific Analog Signal Conditioning Chip
October 8, 2008 10:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicrobridge Technologies introduced the MBSTC-02 CMOS device active analog circuit which incorporates the company’s passive, Rejustor polysilicon adjustable resistor technology. The signal conditioning chip allows sensor calibration and temperature compensation after final assembly, which negates cumulative errors associated with the assembly processes such as
Flex Jumpers Include Edge Card Connectors
October 8, 2008 10:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsComing in vertical, horizontal, or edge mount designs on a 0.8 mm pitch, Samtec’s HSF8 Series rugged high-speed flex jumpers offer a choice of mating micro edge card connectors. The components come in standard lengths of 5” and 10”. The jumpers include 14 and 32 differential pairs (7 and 16 signal pairs per side (-DP)), and 20 and 50 signal single-ended pins (10 and
DC/DC Converter Modules Contain a Digital Control Platform
October 8, 2008 10:06 am | Ericsson Power Modules | Product Releases | CommentsWith 96 percent efficiency, BMR453 DC/DC converter modules from Ericsson Power Modules offer up to 400 W output power or up to 33 A with ±2 percent accuracy. Its input voltage range is 36 V to 75 V, and its output voltage is variable from 8.5 V to 13.5 V. Application areas for the BMR453 series are systems that must use a telecom input voltage with battery backup or both
PoE 24-port Midspan Provides 38.5 W Over Network Infrastructure
October 8, 2008 9:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsGlobTek's GT-91093-HPOE Power over Ethernet Midspan family offers remote powering of Wireless LAN access points, voice over IP phones, security cameras, RFID readers and other IP terminals up to 38.5 W over existing network infrastructure. The Midspan can be configured to 15.4 W of power per port over two pairs in compliance with IEEE 802.3af standard or to 38.5 W over four
Isolated 2W Single Output DC/DC Converter Offers 89 Percent Typical Efficiency
October 8, 2008 9:48 am | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe NMK series of isolated 2 W single output DC/DC converters from Murata Power Solutions comes in a small footprint, pin compatible, industry standard SIP package that allows easy drop-in replacement of other devices. The seris also provides a straightforward power upgrade path from the company’s existing 1 W NMV Series. Comprising eight models, the un-regulated
Patch Antenna Receives/Transmits Two Different Frequency Bands in a Single Element
October 8, 2008 9:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum Control designed a single element patch antenna that can receive and/or transmit two frequency bands in one 45 mm package, offering a space and cost savings compared to using two, single frequency patch antennas. These patch antennas were developed for GPS (global positioning systems) using either Globalstar: telephone and low-speed data communications or Iridium: worldwide voice and data communications using handheld
Clamp Filters for Electromagnetic Noise Countermeasures in Automotive Applications
October 8, 2008 9:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsTDK Corporation announced the development and mass production of its ZCAT08V-BK and ZCAT12V-BK automotive clamp filters for use as a countermeasure against the effects of electromagnetic noise on the cables that link the various onboard electronic control units that are used applications such as antilock braking systems and electric power
Brush DC Motors Offer High Efficiency
October 8, 2008 9:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsUsing an optimized coil design, Portescap’s Athlonix brush DC motors exhibit a maximum energy efficiency of 91% at 9.2 W output power. The RoHS-compliant devices demonstrate maximum continuous torque up to 16.5 mNm and angular acceleration in medical pumps, secure door locks, watch winding mechanisms and robotics. The motors suit automation
