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PoE PD Controller Powers LCD Display
November 12, 2008 4:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsAkros Semiconductor, Hall A4 Booth 242 at electronica, demonstrates its AS1135 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Powered Device (PD) controller implemented into a communication board driving the PoE-powered 22-W LCD display above it (see photo). The component implements the 2-Event Physical Layer
LCD Monitors and Touchscreens Come in White
November 12, 2008 4:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsOffering sizes of 15”, 17” and 19”, Planar Systems’ PL flat-panel LCD monitors and PT touchscreens are now available in white. The devices exhibit white color compatibility with Apple Mac computer systems, and are appropriate for use in healthcare, point-of-sale, education, and hospitality applications. The PT line presents a five-wire resistive touchscreen and a dual serial/USB touch interface in standard 4:3 sizes. The PL line specifically targets
PWM Regulator Drives MOSFET
November 11, 2008 11:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsEmploying an external Schottky diode, Intersil’s ISL8500 buck PWM regulator powers an internal-switching N-channel power MOSFET that generates an output voltage from 0.6 V to 19 V. The 4 mm × 3 mm 12-lead DFN-packaged component presents an input voltage of up to 24 V, output current of up to 2 A, a fixed switching frequency of 500 kHz, a simple voltage mode with integrated input voltage feed forward control. The unit exhibits overcurrent, undervoltage, and
Issues and Answers
November 11, 2008 11:37 am | Articles | CommentsCompliance and compatibility are critical factors in the design of medical electronics equipment. The following are responses to questions posed by ECN regarding how vendors address certification issues and what types of testing are required.
Low-Power is Life Saver for Medical Electronics Devices
November 11, 2008 11:24 am | by Steve Kennelly, Microchip Technology Inc. | Articles | CommentsDesigners of portable medical devices face unique challenges. Their chosen field is known for regulatory scrutiny, protracted design and life cycles, and a need for unparalleled robustness in the finished product. In addition, design objectives that are common to all electronics can have special significance when it comes to medical devices. For example, low power consumption is always an objective for designers of portable electronics. Less power means a smaller and lighter battery, which enhances portability.
VCO Yields -104 dBc/Hz Phase Noise
November 11, 2008 10:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsFunctioning from 3,901 MHz to 4,101 MHz, Crystek’s CVC055CC-3901-4101 VCO exhibits a typical phase noise of -104 dBc/Hz at an offset of 10 KHz. The 0.5” × 0.5” SMT component demonstrates a control voltage range from 0.1 V to ~16 V, typical output power of 5 dBm, input voltage of 8 V, and a maximum current consumption of 40 mA. Pulling and pushing are
Fasteners Join Metal Components
November 11, 2008 10:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsPairing with a compatible wave washer, PennEngineering’s PEM SpotFast Type SFW self-clinching fasteners create a flush-attachment connection between two thin metal parts in applications requiring repeatable pivoting or hinging action. The steel components have zinc plating with lubricant, can attach dissimilar metals or sheets with different thicknesses, and work in steel or
PDUs Monitor Critical Functions
November 11, 2008 9:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsUsing a data center-grade transformer, Power Distribution’s Wavestar 400 kVA, 625 kVA, and 750 kVA power distribution units (PDUs) display PDU critical functions and the Branch Circuit Monitoring System (BCMS) in a single monitor. The Wavestart monitoring system can also provide these points remotely to the building management system via Modbus or SNMP. The devices offer an input voltage of 480 VAC at 60 Hz, input current from 481 A to 903 A at 480 VAC, output voltage of
Oscilloscopes Present High Sample Rates
November 11, 2008 8:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsOperating from 60 MHz to 200 MHz, RIGOL Technologies’ DS1000B Series four-channel sampling oscilloscopes demonstrate a real-time sample rate of up to 2 GSa/s and an equivalent sample rate of up to 50 GSa/s. The LXI-certified instruments exhibit one-touch automatic setup, a proprietary ASIC front end, digital filtering, pass/fail testing, record and playback, and I/O capabilities, such as
Relay Exhibits Small Footprint
November 11, 2008 8:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsTargeting test and measurement equipment, Panasonic Electric Works’ SON (Small Outline No-lead) Series PhotoMOS relays come in a 2.95 mm × 2.20 mm × 1.40 mm package. The ceramic-constructed components come with gold-plated leads, side solder fillets, and a MSL 2 rating. The product lineup consists of the CxR5 C-type with a load voltage of 25 V, and
Ultrasonic Sensor Withstands Harsh Environments
November 11, 2008 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsUsing an IP67 (NEMA 6) housing and fully-encapsulated electronics, Banner Engineering’s T30UX U-GAGE-housed ultrasonic sensor performs in hostile environments. Applications include liquid level monitoring in tanks; Web loop control, slurry monitoring in vats; clear bottle detection; automotive glass detection, and repeatable detection of targets of various color. The device offers a sensing range from 100 mm to 3 m, a single analog or user-configurable discrete output, and
PCI Express Interface Adds Two RS Ports
November 11, 2008 5:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsWith 128-byte FIFOs, a two-port PCI Express serial interface adapter (the COMM+2.PCIe) from Sealevel Systems supports 9-bit framing and is software compatible with legacy 16550 UART applications. The serial ports on the COMM+2.PCIe are individually configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485. The 14.7456 MHz oscillator and the UART’s flexible clock prescaler support standard
Negative Mode LCDs Fit 1/8 DIN Designs
November 11, 2008 5:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsSuiting rackmount, instrumentation, medical equipment, industrial indoor meters, and control applications, Denistron’s LMR5429 Series negative mode LCDs can fit into the 96 mm × 48 mm form factor of 1/8 DIN panel meter applications. The devices offer a 240 × 64 display format, viewing area of 82 mm (W) x 24 mm (H), dot size of 0.29 mm², viewing angle of
Desktop Platforms Support Intel Technology
November 11, 2008 5:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsFeaturing the Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor with Intel QuickAssist Technology, the PL-10540 and PL-10550 desktop platforms from WIN Enterprises are designed for SOHO/SMB network management and network security applications, such as firewall, VPN, anti-spam, anti-virus, and intrusion detection & prevention. The platforms support 4 GbE and 5 GbE LAN capability, respectively
Compiler Gets More DMIPS/MHz
November 10, 2008 11:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsTargeting Silicon Labs’ 8051 MCU family, Hi-Tech Software’s HI-TECH C PRO “omniscient code generation” (OCG) compiler uses Silicon Labs’ Dhrystone V1.1 benchmark and a 22.11 MHz clock to achieve 55.40% more DMIPS/MHz in a 49% smaller code size than other non-OCG compilers in its class, according to the company. The ANSI C program collects comprehensive data on every register, stack, pointer, object, and variable declaration across the entire program, and uses the information to
