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Two-Phase, Single-Chip Interleaving Power Factor Controller Increases Energy Performance and System Reliability
December 7, 2007 6:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments Incorporated introduced today a single-chip, interleaved power factor correction (PFC) control circuit for multi-kilowatt communications, server and industrial system. The UCC28070 two-phase, average current-mode controller allows designers to simplify power design, increase system reliability and achieve a greater than 0.9 power factor rating, which improves energy efficiency
Dual-Readout Edgecard Connectors Accomodate PCB Thickness of .093'
December 7, 2007 5:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsSullins Electronics expanded their edgecard connector portfolio to include a high-temperature, dual-readout series manufactured to accept 0.093” (2.36 mm) daughtercards. The cards are supplied in straight, card extender, and right angle configurations. Their UL/cUL connectors feature high-density 0.050” (1.27 mm) contact center spacing and replacable 0.100” (2.54 mm) center spacing parts to double the number of contacts within the same area.
Battery Powered 3-Axis Shock Recorder Stores 170,000 Measurements Per Channel
December 6, 2007 12:01 pm | Product Releases | CommentsOmega Engineering launched a battery powered, 3-axis shock recorder that measures temperature, pressure, and humidity at user-selected reading rates, while shock is recorded at the peak acceleration levels. The OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK101-50-EB is a compact device that can record up to 170,000 measurements per channel. This device is useful for documenting dynamic environments such as moving vehicles, trucks, containers, and ships.
Quad High-Side Solid-State Relay Saves Energy by Cutting On Resistance
December 6, 2007 9:14 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics announced a quad high-side intelligent power switch (IPS) - the VNI4140K - which is produced using the latest generation of the company's VIPowerT technology to achieve a 50 percent saving in Rds(on) compared to earlier devices with the same die size. In addition to over-temperature protection for safe operation when current draw is too high, the switch's case over-temperature protection independently limits the PCB temperature
USB Keyboard Encoder with Mouse and Joystick Controls
December 6, 2007 6:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsHagstrom Electronics Inc.'s KE-USB108 full speed USB keyboard encoder has 108 programmable inputs. It accepts input from push button switches, toggle switches, and other devices, and then generates USB keyboard, mouse, or joystick actions based on the activation of the input device. Responses to an input may be programmed as a single keystroke, multiple keystrokes, a mouse button, or a joystick button.
Embedded Automation Computer with Multicore Processor and 1 GB DDR2 RAM
December 6, 2007 6:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduced its UNO-2182 embedded automation computer with a Core 2 Duo 1.5 GHz (L7400) CPU and 1 GB DDR2 RAM. The UNO-2182 is fanless, diskless, and compact (255 mm × 152 mm × 69 mm) for space-constrained environments. With DVI-I interface; the unit provides
60A Filter with Additional Circuitry Reduces Differential Mode Noise
December 6, 2007 6:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsTyco Electronics has expanded its S Series family of Corcom filters with its smallest, multi-stage package for a 60-A filter designed for high-noise industrial environments. The 60VS6 filter is a high-performance device that combines the S series common mode interference rejection with additional circuitry to reduce differential mode noise and transients.
Visualization Device Family Communicates Exclusively via Ethernet
December 6, 2007 6:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsPepperl+Fuchs' VisuNet RM family of remote monitors for use in hazardous locations is said to eliminate copper and fiber optic KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) interface technology, while leveraging open network-based Visualization over Ethernet (VOE) technology founded on Microsoft standards. VOE technology facilitates operation of up to
Double-Layer Capacitors with Capacitance Values up to 400F
December 6, 2007 5:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsTAW Electronics, Inc. introduced WIMA SuperCapacitors with increased capacitance values from 100F to 400F, a rated voltage of 2.5 V DC, and discharge currents up to 50A . Based on the Helmholtz principle of energy storage in the electrochemical double layer of electrolyte systems, these capacitors can take up energy which is comparable to the stored energy of small batteries
CompactRIO Systems for High-Volume Machines and Devices
December 6, 2007 5:51 am | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsNational Instruments released its NI cRIO-9072 and cRIO-9074 CompactRIO for rapid deployment of industrial machines at high volume. These CompactRIO systems have an integrated hardware architecture that combines an embedded real-time processor and a reconfigurable FPGA within a single chassis. Engineers can design, prototype and deploy
Low-Noise, High-Accuracy Digital-Analog Converter
December 6, 2007 5:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments Inc. introduced a 16-bit, single-channel, buffered voltage-output digital-to-analog converter with linearity (1 LSB max INL), low noise (24 nV/rtHz), and fast settling time (5.0 uS). Combined with low power consumption (5mW), the DAC8881 is an option for industrial process control, automatic test equipment, data acquisition systems, and communications applications. It operates from a single +2.7V to +5.5V power supply and gives a unipolar output.
Compact, Low-Power HV Power Supply Targets Detector Apps
December 5, 2007 11:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsEMCO's model 10077 power supply, with up to 2,000V at less than 1W, is now available in compact design. The case is 1.253" and weighs less than 80 grams. Features include a low power consumption of < 300 mW, ripple < 2mV, high stability, up to 100 percent programmable output voltage, over voltage protection, and a voltage monitor. Options include a low out gassing epoxy and extended operating temperature range
TCXO/TCVCXO Series Boast Low Noise Phase
December 5, 2007 10:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsMtronPTI introduced a Stratum 3 precision TCXO/TCVCXO product family. The M610x Series is a fully Stratum 3 compliant product, and the M611x Series is a general purpose TCXO/TCVCXO, featuring ±0.3 ppm stability performance over the full industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C). Both product families are available in 3.0V, 3.3V and 5.0V versions in an industry standard 5 mm × 7 mm package.
Gigabit Ethernet Chassis Doubles Number of I/O Slots
December 5, 2007 10:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsUnited Electronic Industries announced the DNR-12-1G (a.k.a. RACKtangle) Ethernet I/O chassis. Based upon the electronics in the company’s “Cube” I/O chassis, the new rectangular form factor increases the number of I/O slots from six to twelve, in a compact and rugged 3U chassis. The chassis 12 I/O slots provide up to 300 analog inputs
120W and 240W DIN Rail-Mount Power Supplies with Front Panel Potentiometer
December 5, 2007 10:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsLambda extended its DPP family of DIN rail-mount power supplies with the addition of 120W and 240W models. The DPP120 series are available with a nominal output of 12V, 24V or 48V, while the DPP240 series are available with an output of either 24V or 48V. For special applications, both series have a front panel potentiometer for adjusting the output voltage. Up to three units can be paralleled for higher power applications.
