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Subsystem Reference Designs Address Multiple Apps
November 17, 2008 10:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsNational Semiconductor’s PowerWise energy-efficient subsystem reference designs assist in portable, lighting, solar, industrial, medical, communications infrastructure, and test and measurement applications. The reference file kits consist of applicable design schematic, bill of materials (BOM), board layout, firmware, design documentation, and FPGA source code in synthesizable
Analyzer Software Allows Multi-Method Analysis
November 17, 2008 10:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsCalibrating the instrument and determining the parameters of analysis via a set of data and variables, Applied Analytics’ ECLIPSE Process 10 online analyzer software enables simultaneous Analysis and Calibration Methods (ACM) configuration. The program includes instantaneous user interface response, and diagnostics and reporting routines to continuously evaluate the performance of the system and trigger rapid action. The software presents an ACM report generator, automatic
On the Light Side: Optical Sensors Aid Oil Drilling
November 17, 2008 10:00 am | by Alfred Poor, Contributing Editor | Articles | CommentsIf you’re not familiar with the modern oil industry, you might think that drilling for oil still resembles the scene in the movie “Giant”, where James Dean’s character hits a classic Texas gusher. The truth is that it’s much harder than that to get oil out of the ground these days. Most of the oil exists in a solid form, trapped in rock crevices or layers of sand. And oil drilling companies are using light to help get it out.
PCIe Switches Integrate DMA Engine
November 17, 2008 9:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsOffering configurable ports ranging from x1 to x8, PLX Technology’s ExpressLane PEX 8619 (16 lanes and ports), PEX 8615 (12 lanes and ports), and PEX 8609 (8 lanes and ports) PCIe Gen2-compliant switches incorporate a direct memory access (DMA) engine. The components provide 4 DMA channels supporting data transfers between I/O devices connected to any of the available ports while maintaining independence from the transparent switch functionality with
Fuses Function in Extended Temperature Range
November 17, 2008 9:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsReceiving UL and CSA approval, Littelfuse’s 438 Series 0603-size SMT fuses operate in a temperature range from -55°C to 150°C without nuisance tripping. The RoHS-compliant devices exhibit current ratings from 250 mA to 6 A, a nominal melting rate of up to 1.38 A at 6 A, and a maximum fault rating (interrupt rating) of 50 A. The Pb- and halogen-free components are appropriate for
Control ICs Suit Lighting Ballast Apps
November 17, 2008 8:31 am | International Rectifier | Product Releases | CommentsIncorporating a half-bridge driver, International Rectifier’s IRS2530D DIM8 and IRS2158D 600-V control ICs target energy-efficient dimming fluorescent lighting ballast applications. The 8-pin DIP- or SOIC-packaged IRS2530D DIM8 presents a high-voltage pin, DC dim input voltage reference, and AC lamp current feedback, internal non-ZVS protection, and internal crest factor
White SSLD Handles 150 mA
November 17, 2008 8:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsExhibiting current-mode buck/boost DC/DC control, ROHM Electronics’ BD8113EFV-E2 dual-channel white SSLD drives up to 150 mA of constant current per channel. The Pb-free HTSSOP-B24-packaged component offers a maximum input voltage of 36 V, a supply voltage range from 5 V to 30 V, and an operating temperature range from -40°C to 105°C. The driver presents
Digitizers Hold 256 MB per Channel
November 17, 2008 7:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsSustaining up to 2 GS/s real-time sampling rates, National Instruments’ 500-MHz NI PXI-5153 and NI PCI-5153, and 1-GHz NI PCI-5154 digitizers store up to 256 MB of deep onboard memory per channel. The instruments use T-Clock technology for integration with other instrumentation, such as arbitrary waveform generators and digital waveform generator/analyzers. The devices can be synchronized to build systems with up to 34 channels in a single PXI chassis, all simultaneously
Flow Sensor Works at 80°C
November 17, 2008 6:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned for OEMs requiring NSF approval and PPO reinforced materials, Gems Sensors & Controls’ FT-330 turbine flow sensor functions at temperatures up to 80°C (176°F). The instrument couples a 316 SS shaft and Delrin bearings to perform measurements during quick dispensing cycles. The component is constructed with over-molded electronics and a plastic design for
Semiconductor Highlight: Solutions for Complex DC/DC Power Conversion Needs
November 17, 2008 6:03 am | by Ingrid Kugler & Alfred Hesener, Fairchild Semiconductor | Articles | CommentsIn embedded DC-DC converters in industrial applications like test and measurement equipment or embedded computing, the system architecture can be quite complex, with many different output voltage and current, ripple, EMI and power sequencing requirements. This article will explore the impact of the choice of the converter power stages in DC-DC applications.
Connectors Present EPP-918A Coating
November 17, 2008 5:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsProviding pore blocking and lubricating properties, Stewart Connectors’ RJ11 and RJ45 modular connectors have a EPP-918A (Environmentally Protective Product) coating for moisture, humidity, dirt, chemical, and corrosion resistance. The products suit FTTH (fiber to the home), industrial Ethernet, and outdoor network and communications equipment, as well as military field
Toggle Switches Offer Function Options
November 17, 2008 4:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsEnduring for over 10,000 electrical life cycles, Phaseda’s MS Series toggle switches exhibit function options including single- and double-pole, on/off, on/on, on/off/on, and momentary. The RoHS-compliant devices demonstrate a UL rating of 5 A at 125 VAC, and have solder lug
GUI Processor Chips Create User Interfaces
November 14, 2008 11:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsSupporting passive and active displays up to 24 bits-per-pixel, Amulet Technologies’ AGB75LC04-XX-X GUI processor chips consists of the hardware and software required for transforming a up to 12” color LCD and touch panel into a user interface. The components provides support for USB 2.0, TWI, UART, and SPI interfaces, and directly connects to 4- and 5-wire resistive touch
Cameras Employ CCD Sensors
November 14, 2008 10:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsComing with a C-mount lens mount with adjustable back focus, Prosilica’s GE1910 and GE1660 HD resolution cameras use Kodak KAI-02150 2/3” optical-format progressive scan CCD sensors. The GE1910 runs at 30 fps at 1920 × 1080 resolution, while the GE1660 function at 34 fps at full resolution. The devices have a GigE Vision-compliant GigE interface that enables them to virtually
Universal Adapters Meet Energy Efficiency Standards
November 14, 2008 10:25 am | Phihong | Product Releases | CommentsOffering outputs of 12 V, 24 V, and 48 V, Phihong’s PSA120U-240 and PSA120U-480 3-wire 120-W universal adapters comply with the CEC’s Appliance Efficiency Regulation and the EISA Act of 2007. The 6.85” × 3.03” × 1.69” products exhibit no-load power consumption of <0.5 W at 115-VAC input, protections for short circuit, overvoltage and overpower; Class B EMI
