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DC/DC Converters Yield 500 mA
July 11, 2008 8:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsExhibiting maximum output currents of 500 mA, Aimtec’s AMSR-78Z Series DC/DC step-down converters yield an output voltage range from 1.50 to 15 VDC and input ranges (up to 6:1) extending from 4.75-34 to 18-34 VDC. The RoHS-compliant devices operate at full output power without heatsinking or forced-air cooling below
Enclosures Use IP65 End Panels
July 11, 2008 6:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsOperating with IP65 die-cast aluminum end panels, Hammond Manufacturing’s 1457 Series enclosures have availability with or without integral flanges with sealing using o-ring screw seals and closed cell polyethylene sealing gaskets. The devices are designed to house PCBs mounted horizontally into internal
Converter ICs Eliminate Secondary Feedback
July 11, 2008 6:13 am | Power Integrations | Product Releases | CommentsReducing Power Supply Component Count by 30%, Power Integrations' LinkSwitch II Series AC/DC switched-mode power conversion ICs eliminate the need for optocouplers and all secondary-side CV/CC control circuitry as well as all control-loop compensation circuitry. Integrating all control and protection circuitry plus a 700-V MOSFET in an 8-pin package, the devices have a CV output tolerance of ±5% and
Encoder Possesses 13-Bit Resolution
July 10, 2008 9:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsHaving a 13-bit (8192-count) per turn resolution, BEI Industrial Encoders’ Model L18 absolute encoder contains ASIC electronics, sealed bearings, and BEI’s code disk. The optically-based device comes in a 1.8” servo package in all-metal housing. The encoder is well suited for semiconductor fabrication
DC/DC Converter Provides 1 A
July 10, 2008 5:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsYielding 1.0 A from a 2.5-V input using 3 external components, Maxim Integrated Product’s MAX8815A step-up DC/DC converter provides adjustable output from 3.3 V to 5.0 V or preset output of 5.0 V with an input ranging from 1.2 to 5.5 V. The 3-mm² 10-pin TDFN-packaged device has quiescent
White SMT LEDs Deliver up to 1,800 mcd
July 10, 2008 5:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsProvided in a CLCC-2 flat SMT ceramic package 0.7-mm thick, the VLMW82 Series of white LEDs from Vishay have a thermal resistance of 20°C/W and an optical power output from 9,000 to 18,000 mcd. Offering a service life of approximately 50,000 hours, the InGaN devices have a 3.3 x 3.4 mm footprint and are optimized for display backlighting and other illumination applications.
Delta-Sigma ADCs Perform Precise Acquisition
July 9, 2008 11:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsProviding a simultaneous-sampling measurement system for demanding signal acquisition applications, two multi-channel, 16-bit, delta-sigma analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) from Texas Instruments operate with a 25-kHz bandwidth, a 2 µV/C offset drift and a SNR of up to 97 dB. The ADS1174 (4-channel) and ADS1178 (8-channel) ADCs have operating modes that allow for optimization of speed (52 kS/s) or power dissipation (7 mW/channel).
Report Suggests Plug-in Hybrids Threaten to Strain Freshwater Resources
July 9, 2008 10:47 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsAdvanced technology vehicles are the wave of the future, but they aren’t the elegant solutions advocates posit them as. The conservation of one resource inevitably comes at the expense of another resource. A report by Carey W. King and Michael E. Webber of the University of Texas suggests that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) will place a strain on the nation’s freshwater resources. The research compares miles driven with a conventional internal combustion engine vs. a PHEV.
Trimmer Provides Fixed Phase Shift
July 9, 2008 9:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsProviding a fixed amount of phase shift for adjusting coaxial cable electrical length, Narda Microwave-East’s Model 4572B phase trimmer provides phase adjustment of ±2° between 3 and 18 GHz. The 19-g
Magnet Bases Offer High Pull Strength
July 9, 2008 8:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsDelivering high pull strength, the B12 and B13 from Wilcoxon Research, are two magnet bases for developed for accelerometers. The B12 Model is a two-pole magnet base with a 7/8" (22 mm) diameter and 20 lbs. of force. The B13 Model is a two-pole magnet base with a 1" (25 mm)
METI B-Compliant Fuses Support OEMs
July 9, 2008 8:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsSuitable for Japanese domestic white goods applications, the 388 Series of METI B-complaint fuses from Littlefuse, supports OEMs with a fuse package solution in both primary and secondary protection. These RoHS-compliant/lead-free fuses are also intended for, air conditioners,
Capacitors Provide 60 mO Impedance
July 9, 2008 7:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsOffering 60 mO impedance at 100 KHz, Vishay Intertechnology’s 150 CRZ Series SMT aluminum capacitors exhibit ripple current of 1,007 mA at 105°C and capacitance from 33 to 2200 µF over a voltage range from 6.3 to 63 V. The RoHS-compliant devices come in 5 case sizes ranging from 8 × 8 × 10 mm to
White LED Provides 90 Lumens
July 8, 2008 11:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsYielding a typical flux of 90 lumens (113 lm max) at 250 mA, Toshiba America Electronic Components’ TL12W02-D white LED has a typical chromaticity of 0.32 (Cx) and 0.31 (Cy). The 10.50 × 5 × 2.10-mm SMT-packaged device has a forward current of 300 mA max and a forward voltage of 6.8 V
External Wireless Antenna Offers Seven Frequency Ranges
July 8, 2008 8:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsOffering seven frequency ranges, the Heptaband External Wireless Antenna from Laird Technologies, exhibits radio transmissions while supporting seven bands in one profile. The antenna bands operate simultaneously, providing operation across
Snap-In Illuminated Circular Rocker Switches
July 8, 2008 7:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsIlluminated single pole rocker switches, developed by C&K Components, feature a snap-in round body along with a variety of actuator styles. The rocker switches are available in black, white and red opaque color combinations. Electrical functionality is SPDT/On-On or SPST/On-Off. The Series fit a
