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Semiconductors Provide Real-time Power Information
September 19, 2008 7:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsUsing integrated 10-bit A/D conversion, Summit Microelectronics’ SMM151/2/3 environmental monitoring semiconductors allow systems to obtain real-time input current and differential output voltage information, and adjust operating modes. The SMM151 and SMM152 offer output voltage margining from 0.3 V to VDD (up to 5 V), 1% accuracy and margining during development or production. The SMM152 and SMM153 integrate 4 general purpose
Power Relay Exhibits 1.5 mm Contact Gap
September 19, 2008 5:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsSuiting inverter applications in photovoltaic power generation systems and UPSes, Panasonic Electric Works’ LF-G power relay presents a 1.5 mm contact gap. The VDE0126-compliant device demonstrates 2.5 kV surge breakdown voltage between contacts, 1 Form A contact arrangement, capacity rating of 22 A, 250 VAC and coil holding voltage with
DC/DC Converter System Consists of Five Modules
September 18, 2008 11:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsCooling via natural air convection, Absopulse Electronics’ BAP 419 DC/DC converter system comprises of 5 500 W DC/DC plug-in modules on a pre-wired 4U × 19” × 15” shelf. The 4U × 16 HP × 304 mm modules each deliver and accept 24 VDC, 48 VDC or
Sensors Include Capped Elbow Conduit
September 18, 2008 10:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsMeeting ATEX and CSA requirements for use in hazardous areas, IMI Sensors’ EX64xB7x Series 4 mA to 20 mA output sensors use a 1” NPT 90° capped elbow conduit. The devices operate from standard 24 V loop power for compatibility with existing PLCs, SCADA, DCS and Plant Information (PI) systems. The sensors come with acceleration or velocity
Laser Diode Offers 6 W
September 18, 2008 9:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsProviding power for pumping amplifiers in cable and FTTx networks, Bookham’s Telcordia GR-468-CORE un-cooled fiber-coupled multimode laser diode delivers up to 6 W of power in a 105 um multimode fiber with a 0.22 NA. The component allows service providers to
Voltage Translator Yields Wide Voltage Range
September 18, 2008 7:16 am | Fairchild Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsPerforming in Bluetooth and display screens, Fairchild Semiconductor’s FXM2IC102 I²C voltage translator operates over a voltage range from 1.65 V to
Gearmotors Deliver 100 rpm
September 18, 2008 5:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsActing as Von Weise drop-in replacements, Bison Gear & Engineering’s VWDIR03 right-angle fractional horsepower gearmotors demonstrate output speeds from 4.5 rpm to 100 rpm. The UL- and CSA-recognized devices exhibit torques from 27 in./lbs to 250 in./lbs while being driven by a universal motor running from 115 VAC or 115 VDC. The 13 models
Signal Conditioners Perform in Test Apps
September 17, 2008 11:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsUsing a programmable and configurable Ethernet controller, GE Fanuc’s DSC-2300 Series signal conditioners operate in jet and rocket engine testing, vibration testing, acoustic chamber monitoring and wind tunnel testing applications. The 3U
Power Management System Targets Medical Carts
September 17, 2008 9:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsCombining charging and monitoring functions, Shurite Systems’ UL606012-approved DC power management system performs in battery-powered applications, specifically emergency medical carts. The DC power monitor shows crucial power source information completing diagnostics for troubleshooting and evaluating warranty claims, and automatically
Enclosure Exhibits EMC Protection
September 17, 2008 7:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsPresenting a height of 1U, Elma Electronic’s SlimKit 19” EMC enclosure provides EMC protection via EMC contacts integrated into the sheet metal and enclosure sidewalls with punched and formed EMC “spoons”. The device offers fewer screws, depths of 240 mm and
Inductors Suit Power Line Filtering
September 17, 2008 6:03 am | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsProducing inductances from 1.2 µH to 22 µH with currents up to 2.9 A, Murata Electronics’ LQH55P Series power inductors accommodate power line filtering with regard to DC/DC converter applications including digital cameras and hard disk drives for laptops. The 5.8 mm × 5.2 mm components exhibit DC resistance from 0.021 O ±20% to
SSLDs Target Mobile Systems
September 16, 2008 12:28 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSupporting 2 WLEDs at up to 750 mA each or 1 WLED at up to 1.5 A, AnalogicTech’s AAT1271 and AAT1272 SSLDs are suitable for single-cell Lithium-ion battery powered mobile systems. The 3 mm² 14-pin TDFN-packaged components have a single-wire AS²Cwire and I²C interface
Server Works with Four Serial Devices
September 16, 2008 11:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsHaving dual 10/100Base-TC Ethernet ports and dual media access controllers, Advantech’s EKI-1524 serial device server allows up to 4 RS-232/422/485 serial devices to be remotely monitored, managed and controlled over Ethernet and IP networks. The DIN-rail mount chassis-packaged device offers dual Ethernet LAN redundancy to automatically switch to the
RFID Tags Cover UHF Band
September 16, 2008 10:15 am | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsApplying directly on the PCB like other SMT components, Murata Electronics’ LXMS31 Series MagicStrap tags provides coverage and impedance matching in the UHF band from 850 MHz to 965 MHz. The 3.2 mm × 1.6 mm × 0.7 mm components are inductively
Audio Connectors Demonstrate One-Touch Connect/Disconnect
September 16, 2008 9:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsAccommodating cable and panel-mount applications, ITT Interconnect Solutions’ Mini-XL Series male and female audio connectors exhibit one-touch connect/disconnect with availability in 3 to 6 pin contact arrangements. The RoHS-compliant devices are
