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DC/AC Inverter for Backlighting Two 10' to 15' Industrial LCD Panels
December 12, 2007 4:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsTaiyo Yuden introduced its LS6D0812A-RH low-profile DC/AC inverters for driving cold-cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL) in liquid crystal display (LCD) backlighting applications. It is designed specifically for use with 10" to 15" industrial-grade LCD panels widely used in medical electronics, machine tools, digital signage, point-of-sale/kiosks, touch-screen and test and measurement equipment applications.
MCU Offering Includes Real-time Networking, IEEE 1588 Support with ARM Cortex-M3 Processor
December 12, 2007 4:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsLuminary Micro introduced 34 new Stellaris microcontrollers (MCUs) -- 20 members of the LM3S1000 high-pin-count, real-time MCU series, 11 members of the LM3S8000 Ethernet+CAN internetworking series, and three new members of the LM3S6000 Ethernet series featuring hardware assist for IEEE 1588 precision time protocol support. The LM3S1000 series features new combinations
Surge Supression Devices Protect High-End Electronics
December 12, 2007 4:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsTyco Electronics expanded its Raychem SiBar thyristor series. The bi-directional transient voltage surge suppressors are now available in from 6V to 400V, with capacitance as low as 12pF, maximum leakage current of only 2µA, and a minimum hold current of 150mA. Other features include a small form factor, low on-state power dissipation, and foldback voltage shunting. On the standards front, SiBar thyristors are compliant with RoHS
SMBus-Compliant Battery for Military Use
December 11, 2007 11:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsUltralife Batteries, Inc. introduced its model UBBL10 SMBus-compliant battery for military and government applications. While compliant with the open source SMBus protocol, the circuitry allows for efficient operation of the battery, use of flex circuit boards whenever possible to reduce the use of wire, and they are tested to meet stringent performance and safety standards.
DIN Rail Supplies for Hazardous Locations
December 11, 2007 11:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsPower Sources Unlimited, Inc. announced its Tracopower TSP Series of DIN-rail power supplies that are certified to the IECEx Scheme for explosive atmospheres. Featuring a rugged metal case with shock and vibration proof construction, the series provides reliable power in the most difficult factory conditions. Optimal electrical specifications and high immunity against electrical disturbances makes the series effective
Three-Phase Relays for Harsh Environments
December 11, 2007 11:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsCrouzet introduced its GN3 series of three-phase and motor reversing solid-state relays that have optimal thermal efficiency and noise immunity. The EMC compliant design (level 3) and built-in transient protection provide reliability in harsh industrial environments. These relays are suited for a range of three-phase motor and heating functions, as well as in switching multiple outputs with a single control signal.
Low Profile Power Factor Correction Module
December 11, 2007 11:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsEmerson Network Power launched its model AIT02ZPFC 720W power factor correction module that has a 2.4" × 3.5" footprint and a mounting height of 0.55", making it suitable for space-constrained applications. The module features a universal input that accepts any voltage in the range 85V AC to 264V AC at any frequency from 47 Hz to 63 Hz and from 360 Hz to 800 Hz. It presents a near unity power factor
Wide Input DC/DC Converter Accomodates Wide Range of Inputs
December 11, 2007 11:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsXP Power announced its JTH15 Series of 15W DC/DC converters that fit into a metal-cased compact 2" × 1" (50.8 mm × 25.4 mm) footprint. They are suited to low power, board mounted designs. The series can accommodate a 4:1 range of input voltages from 9V DC to 36V DC or 18V DC to 72V DC. Both single and dual output versions are available. The single output device is available with +3.3V, +5V, +12V or +15V rails
High Voltage Power Supplies with PPM-Level Performance
December 11, 2007 11:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsUltraVolt, Inc. announced its E Series line of precision, enhanced power supplies that operate from 0 to 1 kV through 0 to 15 kV at 4W, 15/20W or 30W. The modules offer a high-resolution, programmable, high-voltage DC output that is optimized for bias or power applications. The line provides ppm-level performance. Each model features 0 to +10V remote programming, 0 to +10V monitors for output voltage and output current
High Density DC/DC Converters with 2:1 and 4:1 Inputs
December 11, 2007 10:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsPower Sources Unlimited announced its Tracopower THN-15 and THN-15WI Series of 15W high performance DC/DC converter modules that feature either a 2:1 input or a 4:1 input with tightly regulated, isolated, adjustable, single outputs of 3.3V DC, 5V DC, 12V DC or 15V DC. The THN-15 Series has a high density, using 1" × 1" of board space in a six-sided metal case with an insulated baseplate.
Power Supplies Available in 10 Output Voltages
December 11, 2007 10:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsLambda introduced its HWS1000 series of 1,000W power supplies. The single-output family is suitable for powering process control, ATE, factory automation and other equipment where extended life under extreme conditions is required. These power supplies meet the mandatory SEMI F47 power line sag specification. The units are available in 10 nominal output voltages including 3.3, 5, 6, 7.5, 12, 15, 24, 36, 48 and 60V.
Through-Panel Terminals have Industrial Power Filtering
December 11, 2007 10:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsWeidmuller introduced its WGK Series of through-panel terminal blocks that provide a universal system for industrial control power filtering and UPS systems such as frequency converters and power supplies. The terminal blocks feature housing halves that interlock and enable an easy-to-mount through-panel termination system. In addition to the standard versions with vertical or horizontal wire entry
ZIF Socket for 0.5 mm Pitch BGA
December 11, 2007 10:34 am | Ironwood Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsIronwood Electronics introduced its model CG-BGA-5000 high performance BGA ZIF socket for 0.5 mm pitch BGA. It is designed for a 6 mm package size, and it operates at bandwidths up to 10 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The sockets dissipate up to several Watts without extra heat sinking, and they can handle up to 100W with a custom heat sink. The contact resistance is typically
Twisted Pair Cables for In-Home Theater Applications
December 11, 2007 10:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsBelden announced its high definition multimedia (HDMI) shielded twisted pair cables that provide an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor in the home theater set-up, as well as providing support for standard, enhanced or high-definition video and multi-channel digital audio on a single assembly. Typical applications include connecting HDMI sources
Connector Doubles Contact Pin Density
December 11, 2007 10:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsXMultiple Technology, Inc. introduced its UltraJax connector that provides a high-density contact capability with a standard RJ connector. Contact assemblies are housed in both the top and the bottom so that one RJ connector becomes capable of performing the functions of two connectors. According to the company, this connector will double the port count of hubs, switches, routers and adapter cards, using less than half
