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Connector Strips and Blocks Ease Line Integration
August 7, 2008 9:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsEnabling the connection of additional wires without cutting the main conductor, OKW Electronics’ CISB Series isolated connection strips and blocks offer cable capacities from 14 to 10 AWG in the smallest blocks and from 3/0 AWG to 300 MCM in the largest size. The four smallest sizes (up to 2 AWG) come in 12-pole strips and the five largest
Ethernet IC Delivers High Speed
August 7, 2008 5:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsUsing built-in Ethernet MAC and a PHY interface, WIZnet’s W5300 10/100 Ethernet controller IC offers speeds up to 50 Mbps while supporting 8 simultaneous sockets with a 8- or 16-bit data bus. The device’s has compatibility with TCP, UDP, ICMP, IPv4, ARP, IGMP, PPPoE and hybrid TCP/IP stacks on a 150-MHz internal core with 128-KB Tx/Rx
It’s a small, green world at Sensors Expo
August 6, 2008 1:00 pm | by Chris Warner, Executive Editor | Articles | Comments“Can you stand another ZigBee presentation?” was the greeting I received from one of the many exhibitors I met at the 2008 Sensors Expo in Rosemont, IL. Indeed, wireless industrial networking devices were in abundance at this year’s show, along with what seemed like an increasing amount of companies presenting MEMS-based devices.
Semiconductor Highlight: Designing with CPLDs
August 6, 2008 11:55 am | by Gordon Hands, Lattice Semiconductor | Articles | CommentsMany designs require a small amount of high-speed, instant-on programmable logic. These designs drive the thriving market for Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs). This article examines the definition of CPLDs, their applications, design methodologies and which factors to consider when selecting a CPLD.
Developing Comprehensive, Cost-Effective Hardware and Software Solutions for the Cardiac Device Market
August 6, 2008 10:46 am | by Jose Villasenor Fernandez, M.D., Global Medical Applications Specialist, Freescale Semiconductor and David Niewolny, Medical Product Marketing Manager, Freescale Semiconductor | Articles | CommentsAccording to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally. An estimated 17.5 million people died from cardiovascular disease in 2005, representing 30 percent of all global deaths. Of these deaths, 7.6 million were due to heart attacks, and 5.7 million were due to stroke. By 2015, an estimated 20 million people will die from cardiovascular disease every year, primarily from heart attacks and strokes. Many of these deaths may occur with no previous symptoms of cardiovascular disease.
LED Driver Powers Displays
August 6, 2008 10:08 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsOffering 24 constant-current outputs capable of driving from 5 to 80 mA each at 25 MHz, STMicroelectronics’ STP24DP05 RGB LED driver supplies light to video displays, billboards, graphic boards, colored traffic signs and variable message signs. The serial-in parallel-out FIFO uses built-in error detection controlled for
Servo Drive Delivers Up To 6 A
August 6, 2008 6:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsAddressing applications requiring high power levels such as, AC, DC, and linear motors the Bassoon from Elmo, is a Servo Drive with Absolute Encoder that can support up to 6 A of continuous current, while delivering up to 1.9 KW of continuous power and 3.8 KW peak. The servo drive features
VCO Exhibits Low Phase Noise
August 6, 2008 5:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsOperating over a frequency range from 1560 to 1580 MHz, Z-Communications’ CLV1570B-LF L-band VCO offers a typical phase noise of -108 dBC/Hz at an offset of 10 KHz and a typical tuning sensitivity of 25 MHz/V. The 0.50” × 0.50” × 0.13” device performs in a tuning voltage range from 0.50 to 4.50 VDC on a 5-VDC supply while
Infrared Switch Detects Non-Contact Object Sensing
August 6, 2008 5:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsProviding a transmissive sensing capability for design engineers, the OPB420 Series from OPTEK, is a slotted infrared optical switch for non-contact interruptive object sensing. The switch includes an infrared LED and phototransistor, allowing for an opaque object to block the light beam from
LED Lamps Offer Flexible Mounting Options
August 5, 2008 10:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsAvailable in versions accepting 12 or 24 V, Marktech LED Lighting Products’ ExtendLite 15- or 30-cm LED lights have a connect system with mounting options including magnetic strips, glass shelf clips, and wood mounting brackets.
Charge Management Controller Enables Simultaneous AC-DC Adapter or USB-Port Battery Charging
August 5, 2008 8:15 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology introduced its MCP73871 charge-management controller — a Li-Ion/Li-Polymer charger with an intelligent charge management feature that enables simultaneous AC-DC-adapter or USB-port charging and powering of devices. The single-chip charger features an integrated pass transistor, and numerous
DC/DC Converters with 4:1 Input Deliver 18 A/60 W Regulated 3.3V Output
August 5, 2008 7:49 am | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Power Solutions introduced its UEI-series of isolated, wide-range DC/DC Converters that provide 50 W to 60 W of power output from a standard 40.6 mm × mm 50.8 mm × 10.16 mm (1.6" × 2" × 0.4") PCB mounted, open frame package; plastic cased versions are available upon request. This regulated series has an
Series Offers High Pulse Power Handling
August 5, 2008 6:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsFeaturing high pulse power handling, the RPC Series from Stackpole, is a line of surge withstanding thick film chips that is offered in the usual industry sizes and resistance values from .27 ohms up to 22 Meg, and in tolerances as low as
Connector Series Designed For Correct Alignment
August 5, 2008 6:34 am | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsFrom AVX, The 6288 Series of secure lock zero insertion force (ZIF) connectors features a shaped cable construction for correct alignment. The connector’s one-touch flip lock provides “click” feedback, eliminates production process failures, and prevents
Graphic Design Software Enhances Embedded System Development
August 5, 2008 6:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsCombining a graphical programming environment with COTS multicore and FPGA hardware, National Instruments’ LabVIEW 8.6 helps engineers rapidly prototype advanced control algorithms and embedded applications on flexible hardware such as CompactRIO and deploy their systems to board-level embedded hardware. Using optimized analysis functions that provide faster execution on multicore systems, engineers can evaluate the behavior of the complete system
