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Reduced Space High Density Filtered D-Sub Connector
January 8, 2008 9:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsCinch Connectors introduced its RoHS-compliant high-density filtered D-Sub connector for the commercial market. The connector features a more dense contact arrangement, resulting in space and weight savings for design engineers. Compared to the equivalent standard density D-Sub connectors, the company claims a savings of 40 percent in space and over 100 percent in weight. Using high quality turned pin contacts
Low Profile Board Connectors for Portable Electronics(2)
January 8, 2008 8:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsKycon expanded its micro board-to-board series to include the K050D Series 0.50 mm (0.020") pitch version. The series features a low profile board stacking height for use in portable electronics applications such as digital cameras, mobile phones and MP3 players.
Circular Connector Operates in Harsh Applications
January 8, 2008 8:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsAmphenol Industrial introduced its over-molded Amphe-Armor Series that features durability and water tight construction to withstand harsh environments and demanding applications. The field-installable, field-repairable series comes in a variety of shell sizes and contacts with either a PT or a GT insert option. It is suitable for many applications including geophysical, machine tool, railway and motor control environments
Hand-Held Enclosures Feature Soft Edge Grips
January 8, 2008 8:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsTeko Enclosures extended the range of its TEKNET ABS enclosures with the B2 models that have larger battery compartments to accept four 1.5V AA cells or two 9V cells. Typical applications include in-field test and measurement instruments, medical devices and data loggers. These ergonomic hand-held enclosures feature soft-touch edge grips for secure and comfortable holding during use. The edge grips also provide protection for the case moldings. The standard case material is off-white or black ABS
Protective Vent Maximizes Airflow in Portable Devices
January 8, 2008 7:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsW. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. added its 3 mm-high airflow vent to its line of GORE Protective Vents. As the smallest protective vent in the line of insert-molded vents, the D3 vent relieves pressure that builds inside the housing. This vent prevents premature failure of the housing seals by virtually eliminating the vacuum, or by managing pressure fluctuations caused by pressure build-up. It provides continuous airflow
RoHS-Compliant Connector Features Extended Life Cycle
January 8, 2008 6:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsC&K Components enhanced its CCM01 and CCM02 smart card connectors with increased protection against PIN number theft. While fully complying with VISA PCI PED requirements, the additional protection eliminates the capability for a hacker to insert a bug on the connector and extract the PIN details. Used in point-of-sale (PoS or transaction) applications, these connectors are housed in compact
Pi Filter Connector for Military/Avionics Applications
January 8, 2008 6:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsITT Electronic Components announced its TMDMP filter, a Micro-D connector with desirable attenuation. Its internal filter design provides the density needed to accommodate the ferrite tubes necessary for Pi filtering in military and aerospace applications. Compatible with MIL-DTL-83513, the filter connector is suitable for integrated avionics and electronic warfare, satellites and space systems, radar and sensors
ESD Protection Chips Feature Sub-1 pF Line-Capacitance
January 8, 2008 6:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsOnChip Devices introduced its models ESD2100-02 and ESD2100-04 low capacitance ESD protection devices for single and dual USB ports. They protect the two data lines and the power rail of the USB 2.0 high speed interface. The low sub-1pF line-capacitance of the devices ensures minimal distortion of the 480-Mbit/s USB 2.0 signal. They offer optimum trade-off between low line-to-ground capacitance
RF System-on-Chip for Home Control Applications
January 8, 2008 6:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsZensys announced ZW0401, a fourth-generation home control chip in the Z-Wave series. It is useful as an RF control platform for A/V and home automation devices. Specifications include USB 2.0, 30 general purpose I/Os, a third-generation Triac controller, integrated IR support for universal remotes, and support for sub-1 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands
Low-Power 4 GB DDR3 Registered DIMM for Server Applications
January 8, 2008 6:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsSMART Modular Technologies Inc. introduced a low-power 4 GB DDR3 registered DIMM. The module has 8-bit DRAMs which can help reduce power consumption. It also has a quad-rank architecture an a single-register design for reduced memory bus loading. The data rate is 667 Mhz / 1333 MHz and the module is RoHS-compliant. Pricing is $400 in OEM quantities.
600W Power Converter Features Multiple Voltage Range Choices
January 8, 2008 5:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsSchaefer, Inc. introduced the C/B 2700 Series of 3U DC/ DC and AC/DC converter modules and battery chargers. The topology delivers up to 600W at any DC input from 18V DC to 380V DC, with six input range choices. AC input options are single-phase 115V AC or 230V AC, as well as a three-phase input of 3 x 200V AC. Battery charging models are also available. Units feature single outputs in nine standard ranges from 8V DC to 290V DC. All outputs are adjustable and tightly regulated to 0.2 percent or better (load)
Electronic Display Cards Use Hot Lamination
January 8, 2008 5:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsAveso, Inc. announced its electronic display inlay for plastic card manufacturers, making it possible to produce electronic display cards using industry standard hot lamination manufacturing processes and installed equipment. The electronic display inlay features a Primero 6/7 flexible numeric display module, along with a battery and circuitry, embedded in
Green XLamp XR-E LEDs Perform in RGB Applications
January 8, 2008 5:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsCree, Inc. announced its green XLamp XR-E LEDs that are 70 percent brighter than the company’s previous green power LEDs. This green XR-E produces maximum luminous flux of 87.5 lumens at 350 mA
LED Driver ICs Deliver High Voltage
January 8, 2008 5:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsSupertex, Inc. introduced its models CL320, CL325 and CL330 LED driver ICs, each consisting of three channels of constant current output, designed to drive three LED strings at currents of 20 mA, 25 mA and 30 mA each, respectively. Each part comes in an 8-lead SOIC (with heat slug) package. The only external component required is a single ceramic bypass capacitor, making the PCB designs simple
Snap-in LED Panel Mount Indicators Feature Daylight Viewing
January 8, 2008 5:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsDialight Corp. introduced its 559 Series of snap-in LED panel mount indicators that feature high-brightness and daylight-viewable versions. Also offered are 5V and 12V indicators with integral resistors, low-current, high-efficiency indicators, and two- and three-leaded bicolor indicators. According to the company, the RoHS-compliant, shock- and vibration-resistant indicators typically provide 100,000 hours of service
