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Ultracapacitors Satisfy Power Apps
October 28, 2008 5:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsAdding to the PowerBurst Series, Tecate Industries’ PBF Series electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) modules target short-term or back-up power applications, such as automatic meter readers (AMRs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and wireless transmission applications. The 48 mm × 5.70 mm × 20 mm to 96 mm × 5.70 mm × 35 mm instruments suit soft shutdown, “dying gasp” notification, battery swaps, and memory retention. The devices offer capacitance values of
SDRAM Module Stores 64 MB
October 27, 2008 12:32 pm | Product Releases | CommentsBased on the 4,000,000 gate Xilinx Spartan-3 FPGA, Opal Kelly’s XEM3050 FPGA USB 2.0 module presents 64 MB SDRAM using 2 independent 32 MB SDRAMs. The component offers 8 Mb SPI Serial Flash memory for non-volatile storage; a separate Xilinx Platform Flash for FPGA configuration data; 512k x18 synchronous SRAM; and 2 switching power supplies. API is available for
LED Strips Give Color Choices
October 27, 2008 11:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsSuiting signange and channel-letter applications, OPTEK Technology’s OVM18F4x7 Series 4 LED module strips, OVM12F3x7 Series 3 LED module strips, and OVQ12S30x7 Series LED light strips have availability in red, amber, green, blue, and white. The OVM12F3x7 Series consists of 30 modules per strip in lengths from 3” to >40 ft, power dissipation of 1.5 W, input voltage of
DC/DC Converters Produce 1 A Output Current
October 27, 2008 11:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsProviding regulated output voltages from 3.30 VDC to 12 VDC, Aimtec’s AMSR1-78-NZ Series non-isolated DC/DC switching regulator converters generate a maximum output current of 1 A. The 11.68 mm × 8.90 mm × 17.50 mm components perform at up to 96% efficiency over 6:1 input ranges from 4.75 VDC to 32 VDC up to 16 VDC to 33 VDC. The SIP3-packaged step-down converters present ripple and noise of 60 mV, pin compatibility to TO-220 packaging, and continuous
Resistors Present High Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
October 27, 2008 10:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsPerforming in an operating temperature range from -55°C to 120°C, TT electronics IRC’s MHP150 through MHP600 Series SOT-227-style power resistors display a dielectric withstanding voltage of 4,000 VAC. The UL94V0-approved components possess power ratings of 150 W, 200 W, 250 W, 300 W, 550 W, and 600 W. The units exhibit a resistance range from
Embedded Computer System Consumes Low Power
October 27, 2008 10:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsBased on a PC/104 SBC fitted with a 500 MHz AMD Geode LX processor, Anders Electronics’ ENC-iGLX embedded computer system dissipates <6 W of power while operating at 5 V. The 120 mm × 116 mm × 40 mm module contains 256 MB of DDR memory; 60 GB hard disk for Linux or Windows XP; and an SXGA graphics controller to connect to a flat-panel monitor. The system can be
Stereolithography Material Enables Visualization and Simulation
October 27, 2008 9:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsProducing virtually colorless parts, 3D Systems’ Accura ClearVue plastic stereolithography material allows designers and engineers to visualize internal structures and simulate lenses and other optical components. The product presents a modulus range that bridges ABS and polypropylene for creating parts to test snap-fit assemblies. Applications include automotive headlamp lenses, hydraulic and pneumatic functional models, and form, fit and function parts and prototypes. The material is developed
Signal Analysis Software Eliminates Need For Down Converter
October 27, 2008 9:21 am | Tektronix | Product Releases | CommentsCombining the signal analysis engine of the RSA6100A real-time spectrum analyzer with the triggering capabilities of the industry’s DPO7000 and DPO/DSA70000 digital oscilloscope series, SignalVu vector signal analysis software from Tektronix enables designers to evaluate signals up to 20 GHz without the need for an external down converter. SignalVu controls all scope acquisition parameters
Light Sources Demonstrate Low Power Dissipation
October 27, 2008 9:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsFunctioning over an operating temperature from 10°C to 40°C, EXALOS’ EBS4000-0000 and EBS8000-000 stabilized broadband light sources exhibit power dissipation of ~5 W for each superluminescent LED inside. The 200 mm × 160 mm × 124 mm 2 kg EBS4000-0000 incorporates up to 4 superluminescent LEDs over a single output, and the 200 mm × 290 mm × 124 mm 3 kg EBS8000-0000 integrates up to 8 superluminescent LEDs over up to 8 outputs. The turnkey devices offer
Convergent Processors Deliver High Clock Speeds
October 27, 2008 8:35 am | Analog Devices, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAvailable at clock speeds up to 400 MHz (800 MMACS), the Blackfin BF51x series of the convergent-processor family from Analog Devices include 116 kBytes of RAM, plus an optional 4 Mbits of serial (SPI) flash memory. Each device integrates Lockbox security for code and content protection, support for sixteen stereo I2S digital-audio channels
Actuator Delivers High Continuous Force
October 27, 2008 7:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsPresenting a force versus position curve characteristic, BEI Kimco Magnetics’ Voice Coil cylindrical actuator shows a continuous force range from 1 N to 5 N. The instrument demonstrates stroke lengths from 0 mm to 1.27 mm, hysteresis-free operation, and sizes from 1” OD to 1.50” OD. The component performs in valve control and beam steering applications, including
Pushbutton Switches Suit Heavy Equipment Apps
October 27, 2008 7:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsTargeting ultra-low level applications of 10 mA at 50 mV and power applications up to 4 A at 125 VAC, APEM Components’ 1300X778 Series push/pull pushbutton switches are suitable for heavy equipment applications. The IP67-sealed components offer positive detent action, 5 lbs actuation force, and a red anodized aluminum actuator. The products include a double shell case, gold-plated
Capacitors Target Wireless Apps
October 27, 2008 6:42 am | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsOperating over a temperature range from -40°C to 75°C, AVX’s BestCap Series double layer capacitors perform in GSM/GPRS wireless-based systems, USB modems, automatic meter reading systems, handheld scanners, battery chatter, dying gasp, and memory backup systems. The components offer voltage ratings from 3 V to 15 V, a capacitance range from 6.8 mF to 1 F, and sizes of
DC/DC Converters Exhibit High Power Density
October 27, 2008 6:14 am | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPresenting regulated fixed output voltages from 3.3 V to 15 V, Murata Power Solutions’ UEI15 Series PCB-mounting DC/DC converters demonstrate a power density of 15 W over one square inch of board area. The 0.96” × 1.10” × 0.36” instruments demonstrate an input voltage range from 9 VDC to 36 VDC or 18 VDC to 75 VDC, and magnetic and optical isolation of
Receptacles Operate in Vacuum-Sealed Apps
October 27, 2008 5:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsIncluding an O-ring for gastight sealing to a panel, Binder-USA’s M8 718 Series male potted panel-mounted receptacles suit applications in a vacuum-sealed environment. The connectors offer a maximum leak rate of 8 × 10-8 millibar per second, 4 gold-plated male contacts, and 4 PCB solder pins on the back. The devices mate with the female M8 Series 768 cable plugs and
