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Power Supply Delivers up to 1000W in Rugged Environments
April 14, 2008 11:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsAbsopulse Electronics’ HBL 1K Series is a heavy-duty power supply designed for industrial and other harsh-environments. This AC/DC unit utilizes field-proven full-bridge topology to deliver up to 1000W output power from a compact 210 mm × 66 mm × 351 mm chassis. This unit provides standard outputs of 24V, 28V, 48V, or 56V and accepts inputs of 115V AC or 230V AC, with voltage selection
Multi-Rate Clock Generator Simplifies Video Equipment Design
April 14, 2008 10:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsPresented in a 5 mm × 5 MM package the LMH1982 multi-rate video clock generator with genlock from National Semiconductor Corp. delivers high-definition (HD) clock output jitter as low as 40 ps peak-to-peak. The device provides reference clocks for video analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) transceivers.
Current-Sense Transformers Perform in DC/DC Converters
April 14, 2008 8:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsProvided with the primary winding already integrated, the EPCOS EE4.2 and EE5 Series of current sense transformers are suitable for use in compact DC/DC converters because of their SMT design. With the EE4.2 series, the primary winding DC resistance is 2.5 milliohms for all types at a rated current of 7 A and a test voltage of 360VAC, while the EE5 series
White SMT LED Delivers up to 95 Lumens
April 14, 2008 7:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsSuitable for use in direct illumination applications such as street lamps, portable, and task lighting as well as backlighting and decorative use, Avago’s ASMT-MW09 LED delivers an output of up to 95 lm with a 350 mA drive current. Available in color temperatures from 4,000K to 10,000K, the emitter is encapsulated in a heat- and UV-resistant silicone compound
Switches Target Appliance, Medical Device, Security and Instrumentation
April 14, 2008 7:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsSuitable for use in applications such as security and detection, medical device, appliance, instrumentation, and power tools, the TS series of sub-miniature snap action switches from E-Switch have a contact rating of 0.3A at 6V DC, an insulation resistance of 100 M?, (min) at 100V DC, and a dielectric strength of 250V AC. The switches have a typical lifetime of 50,000 cycles and an operating temperature range from –25°C to + 85°C.
SSLD Delivers 92% Efficiency
April 14, 2008 7:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned to withstand harsh automotive environments, the ISL78100 high power integrated solid-state-ligthing driver (SSLD) can drive from 1 to 8 HB (high brightness) LEDs. Capable of operating in boost, buck, or SEPIC configurations, the 4 mm × 4 mm × 0.9 mm QFN-packaged device operates at up to 92 percent efficiency.
MEMS-based, High Amplitude 20,000g Shock Accelerometers Among the Industry's Smallest
April 11, 2008 12:31 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe Aerospace & Defense division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB) introduced its Series 3991 & 3993, a family of MEMS-based, miniature high amplitude 20,000 g shock accelerometers, which are among the industry’s smallest. These accelerometers are available in both single axis and triaxial configurations and are capable of
Power MOSFET Delivers Smallest Size and On-Resistance for Type
April 11, 2008 10:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsProvided in a MICRO FOOT chipscale package with a 0.59 mm profile and a footprint of 1.5 mm × 1 mm, the Vishay Siliconix Si8441DB 20V p-channel TrenchFET power MOSFET is presented as having the industry’s lowest profile for this device type. It is also presented as having the lowest on-resistance for such devices with a range from 0.600O at 1.2V VGS to 0.080O at 4.5V VGS with a maximum gate-source voltage of +/- 5V.
DC-DC Converters Target Industrial Applications
April 11, 2008 9:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsDeveloped to meet the needs of industrial equipment markets such as factory automation systems, computers and communications devices, TDK-Lamba CC-P-E Series isolated DC-DC converters are rated at 15W or 30W. A proprietary low-loss ferrite core material ensures high efficiency of operation and the devices’ power efficiency has been improved by two percent, while mounting space requirements are about 6 percent less for the 15W models and as much as 32 percent less for the 30W parts (including DIP types, SMD types and high isolation voltage types without cover).
RF Filter Handles High Frequencies
April 11, 2008 9:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsOperating at frequencies up to 2.4 GHz, the µFILTER RF filter from NuWaves Engineering is provided in standard and custom models with multiple pole variations in bandpass, lowpass, highpass and band-reject configurations. The 1.0” × 0.75” × 0.5” devices come in an aluminum housing and achieve a typical 20 percent or greater bandwidth, but can be designed for a 10 percent to 15 percent bandwidth.
SPDT Surface Mount Switches Target Military Applications
April 11, 2008 9:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsRLC Electronics announced the MIL-DTL-3928 QPL Series of SPDT surface mount switches that operate within a frequency range from 8 GHz to 18 GHz. The nominal operating voltage is 5V DC, 12V DC or 28V DC, depending on model. The insertion loss at DC to 8 GHz is 0.4 dB maximum and at DC to 18 GHz is 0.7 maximum.
Silent Detect Switch Accepts Wide-Angle Actuation
April 11, 2008 4:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsTargeting tactile-switch applications where input may come in from a variety of angles, the KSJ Series of normally-open SPST detect switch has a spherical actuator for a ±30° force angle offset with a maximum stroke of 1.2 mm. The voltage range is from 20 mV to 32V DC at from 1 mA to 50 mA. With a contact resistance of less than
Bidirectional Overvoltage Chip Provides Improved DSL Protection
April 10, 2008 9:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsWith a construction that prevents surge events from being shunted into the ground and power plane, Littlefuse’s TwinChip SDP Series SIDACtor protection device provides improved DSL overvoltage protection as well as broadband driver amplifier protection for the secondary side of coupling transformers. The bidirectional device limits DSL secondary line voltage to a 43V peak with a surge current rating up to 100A for a lower and more stable off-state capacitance than typical thyristor overvoltage protection.
Oscillator Achieves Frequency Accuracy
April 10, 2008 9:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsOperating at a frequency range of 1 MHz to100 MHz, Raditek Inc. announced the ROCXO-26 series oscillator. The device achieves 0.1 ppm frequency accuracy and 5V DC or 12 V DC supply voltage. Features include stability up to ±0.05 × 10-6, low aging, and compact package.
Tactile Switches Provide Illumination Choice
April 10, 2008 8:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsWith seven different cap options and a choice of LED, the JS Series of 12mm2 illuminated momentary tactile switch provides cosmetic design choices for control in applications such as A/V equipment, consumer electronics, and test instruments. Made of polycarbonate in a nylon housing, the 12V DC logic-level switch has a tested electrical life of 100,000 cycles. Additional features include a contact resistance of less than 50mW (initial) and a dielectric strength of 1000Vrms (minimum) with an insulation resistance of over 100mW (minimum).
