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Transceiver IC Empowers 2.4 GHz Networks
April 10, 2008 6:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsOperating in the 2.4GHz band, the Nordic Semiconductor nRF24L01+ single-chip transceiver IC offers a 250kbps data rate option mode with a -94dBm sensitivity for up to triple the operating range over previous parts. Supporting up to six simultaneous wireless devices, the IC has a peak current of 13.5mA, enabling enough of a power budget to run a product on standard coin cell batteries.
Active Bypass Power Amplifiers Extend Handset Usage Time
April 10, 2008 5:29 am | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsWith a power-saving quiescent current of 3mA and a gain of 10dB, Avago’s ACPM-7353 power amplifier can deliver power levels up to 11 dBm, extending operation in portable devices without compromising performance. Deployable using high, mid, or active-bypass power modes, the device supports cellular and USPCS dual-band frequencies with an RF input port for each band. Based on the fifth generation of its revolutionary CoolPAM technology, the Avago amplifier achieves up to a 10 percent extension of battery life over previous CDMA/UMTS network products.
Crosspoint Matrix Provides High Current Capacity
April 10, 2008 5:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe 60-600 high current capacity 256-relay crosspoint matrix from Pickering Interfaces can switch voltages up to 30V DC or 250V AC. With features including a 10A rating per channel the 1U rackmount device is deployable in a variety of matrix configurations, from 64 × 4 to 16 × 16, one pole, with 8-way high-power D-Type connectors for both the X- and Y-axis connections.
Software Upgrades Offer Additional Capabilities and Streamlined User Interface
April 9, 2008 11:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsAnsoft Corporation announced two software upgrades for the design and analysis of electromagnetic devices. Maxwell v12 is electromagnetic field simulation software used for the design and analysis of 3D/2D structures, such as motors, actuators, transformers and other electric and electromechanical devices common to automotive, military/aerospace and industrial systems. RMxprt v12 is a specialized software program dedicated to the design of electric machines.
Green is also the Color of Money
April 9, 2008 10:08 am | Blogs | CommentsImproving the environment is always a good idea, but wireless companies are finding ways to go green while bringing more “green” to their bottom lines.
Boost Controller IC Drives Solid-State Lighting
April 9, 2008 7:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsIntended for applications such as solid-state lighting where the output is a regulated current instead of a regulated voltage, the TPS40211 non-synchronous boost controller can drive multiple 1W to 5W high-brightness LEDs in series when the input voltage is less than the voltage required. Using a fixed-frequency current-mode control for improved transient
Switching Power Supplies Offer Reduced Case Sizes
April 9, 2008 6:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsUtilizing high-density SMT construction, the multi-package PMK225 line of switching power supplies offers case sizes up to 30 percent smaller than products with similar output power. Presenting power densities of up to 4W/in3, the device is available in U-Channel, enclosed, or DIN-Rail mount configurations. Features of the UL/EN60950-1-approved power supply include short circuit, overvoltage and over current protection with an integral power-good LED indicator and screw terminal input/output connections.
Servo Motor Drives Large Loads with 4.5A Input
April 9, 2008 6:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsSuited for driving large flywheel loads without additional gearing, the QCI-A34L-1 servo motor can handle inertial miss-matches as great as 100:1. Providing a 185 oz-in (1.3Nm) of continuous torque, 260 oz-in (1.8Nm) of peak torque, and 100W of continuous mechanical power from an input of 4.5A, the motor can operate at speeds of up to 2000 RPM.
19” Enclosures Accept 3U Subracks and Chassis
April 9, 2008 5:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe ‘INSTRUMET’ 19” case range from METCASE conform to the DIN and IEC standards for full and half width 19” equipment, and accept standard 3U subracks and chassis. Typical applications include test and measurement devices, communications equipment, medical equipment, and laboratory systems. The aluminium cases are available in three standard sizes: 3U × 10.5” × 13.8”, 3U × 19” × 13.8” and 3U × 19” × 17.7”.
Multilayer Ambient Sensors Feature Fast Response and Interchangeability
April 8, 2008 11:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe UPSICAP passive and active sensors measure ambient temperature and relative humidity. The tiny (9 mm × 8 mm) passive elements vary their capacitance with humidity and their resistance with temperature, and they are fully interchangeable without recalibration.
Radiation-Tolerant FPGAs Offer Multiple Platforms for Space Applications
April 8, 2008 10:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsXilinx announced the immediate availability of radiation-tolerant Xilinx VirtexR-4QV FPGAs. The new Virtex-4QV family for space applications offers multiple platforms to meet the processing needs of video, audio, radar streams, and packet processing functions.
250W AC/DC Supply Boasts High Power Density
April 8, 2008 8:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsAvailable in both single- and dual-output configurations, the SDR250 Series of 81.2 mm × 127.0 mm × 38.10 mm power supplies claims a power density of 10.4W/in³ and can deliver up to 250W with 16 CFM of forced air cooling. The 11 single-output models can provide from 5V DC to 60V DC and the 6 dual-output models provide combinations of 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 24V and 48V DC
Removable Terminal Carriers Available in Nonlinear Patterns
April 8, 2008 7:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsPeel-A-Way removable terminal carriers from Advanced Interconnections Corp. are available in nonlinear configurations. The RoHS-compliant polyimide film carriers are offered in a variety of shapes, patterns and pin spacing to suit diverse through-hole or press-fit applications. Standard socket terminals accept leads as small as .010" (.25 mm) and as large as .102" (2.59 mm) and are available with optional solder performs.
Dual-Channel LDO Regulator Suits Battery-Powered Applications
April 8, 2008 6:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsSuited for today’s power-hungry, battery-powered electronics including mobile phones, PDAs, MP3 players, digital cameras and handheld instruments, Micrel’s MIC5331/32/33 dual channel micro-power LDO regulator consumes a maximum of 40µA with both outputs enabled.
VPX DSP Engine Achieves 8.68 GB/s Sustained Inter-Card Data Rates
April 8, 2008 5:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsCurtiss-Wright Controls announced its CHAMP-AV6 VPX DSP engine which delivers a sustained intercard data rate of 8.68 GB/s, a 16× improvement over the quad PowerPC-VME-based DSP engine. The device uses the standard IPC communications library, highlighting the inherently low overhead of both SRIO and the IPC library, which together were able to deliver approximately 92 percent of the “wire speed” of the SRIO links. Features include four Freescale 8641 single/dual-core processors, backplane connectors capable of handling signaling speeds in excess of 6.25 Gbits/sec, and 1.0" pitch option defined by the VPX-REDI standard (VITA 48) that enables the use of several enhanced mechanical design elements to achieve higher power dissipation.
