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High Density Modular Power Supply for Noise Sensitive and Rugged Applications
November 12, 2007 3:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsBravo Electro Components introduces its XUP Series of Modular / Configurable Power Supplies. The low noise/ripple of less than 10 mV(typical) and wide operating temperature of -40°C to +75°C make these suitable for sensitive equipment in harsh environments. The power supplies are SEMI F47 compliant making them a suitable for semiconductor manufacturing equipment use.
Six-pin DIP Optocouplers with High Temperature Ratings for Industrial Applications
November 9, 2007 11:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsEverlight introduced a family of 6-pin DIP phototransistor optocouplers featuring awide operating temperature range (-55°C to +110°C), low-profile surface mount availability (S1 option at 3.9 mm max), high collector-emitter breakdown voltage (min BVceo = 80V), high-isolation voltage (5 kVrms), more than 7 mm creepage distance, as well as a wide selection of
Small Form Factor, SMD, Resettable PPTC Device
November 9, 2007 10:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsTyco Electronics announced an addition to its popular PolySwitch resettable PPTC (polymeric positive temperature coefficient) devices surface-mount product family. Suitable for the latest generation of high frequency data ports, I/O ports and storage devices, the picoSMD035F offers circuit designers the smallest PPTC overcurrent protection device available for consumer and computer electronics, according to the company. The 0805 (2012 mm) EIA compliant form factor of the picoSMD device consumes
DC/AC Inverter for Backlighting Two 10- to 15-inch Industrial LCD Panels
November 9, 2007 9:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsTaiyo Yuden introduced its LS6D0812A-RH low-profile DC-to-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. The device provides
Handheld Cable and Antenna Tester Provides Key Test Functionality for Installation and Maintenance
November 9, 2007 4:26 am | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies Inc. introduced a handheld, battery-operated cable and antenna tester for field engineers and technicians. The Agilent N9330A is a cost-effective, easy-to-use instrument that delivers basic test functionality. It is suitable for installation and maintenance of wireless service (GSM / CDMA / 3G / PHS / wireless LAN), military communications, broadcasting and radio links.
High-Performance Terminal Blocks
November 8, 2007 4:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsPhoenix Contact’s SPT 5 PCB terminal blocks provide fast wiring of conductors for power applications. A zigzag pin design allows for an unrestricted 600V and 35A UL capability with a pitch of just 7.5 mm. It is a fixed, one-piece printed circuit terminal block with a spring-cage wire termination design. Solid conductors and stranded conductors with ferrules can be applied without the use of tools; simply push the conductor into the spring-cage connection.
An Efficient Hodgepodge of News
November 7, 2007 9:06 am | Blogs | CommentsOp-Ed: Plenty of energy-efficiency news piled up while I was on vacation last week. Much of the time I was at the Mountain View, Calif. Computer History Museum, where they happen to be hosting a few Smart cars. That made me wonder what I was missing back home, so here are
Encapsulated 15W to 40W PCB-Mount Supplies
November 7, 2007 3:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsLambda introduced its new KM-family of encapsulated AC/DC power supplies designed for applications that require robust, encapsulated, lightweight and compact power supplies. Single, dual and triple output models are available with power ratings from 15W to 40W. They are available with combinations of output voltages including 3.3V, 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, and 24V.
What Is the Best Measure of Software Development Productivity?
November 6, 2007 11:34 am | by Dr. Adam Kolawa, CEO, Parasoft | Articles | CommentsI think the simplist productivity metric which should be used across the industry is the total number lines of code in the organization divided by the number of people who are working on that code (including QA as well as development).
Miniature Stepping Gearmotor Family
November 6, 2007 11:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsNidec-Copal Corporation introduced the LPD6G series, a miniature stepping motor with parallel planetary gearhead. The miniature 2 phase stepping motor-geartrain develops 1.2 oz-in (9.0 Nm) at 1358 pulses-per-second or 30 rpm in its tiny package size of 0.5” × 0.41” × 0.343” wide (including lead exit height). It uses 3.0V to 3.3V input and draws less than 100 mA fully loaded
High Current, Low Voltage PNP Transistors
November 6, 2007 4:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsZetex Semiconductors has added a pair of low voltage PNP transistors to its line of low saturation, high current SOT23FF devices. The ZXTP25020CFF and ZXTP19020DFF combine standard SOT23 footprints with a reduced off-board height of less than 1 mm. The devices reduce component counts, increase power density and serve as cost-effective switchers
Linear Position Sensor for Dust and Gas/Vapor Hazardous Locations
November 5, 2007 3:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsEveright Precision Technologies Corporation announced the Positek E111 intrinsically safe, rugged linear position sensor for use in potentially explosive dust and gas/vapor atmospheres. The E111 is ATEX approved to Ex II 1GD EEx ia IIC T4 Ex iaD 20 T135°C (Ta = -40°C to +80°C). This designates the sensor as belonging to: Group II - suitable for all areas except mining and Category 1 GD
LXI Power Supply Test System
November 2, 2007 12:44 pm | Product Releases | CommentsIntepro Systems announced its model I-9500LXI LXI-based power supply test system that is contained in one single-bay cabinet. This fully featured automated test system is for AC/DC and DC/DC power converters under 1,000W, including those for cell phones, digital music and video players, and most computer accessories.
Thermocouple Measurement Instrument
November 2, 2007 12:34 pm | Product Releases | CommentsData Translation announced TEMPpoint, a series of high accuracy temperature measurement instruments. These stand-alone boxes offer 48 separate 24-bit resolution inputs, each with its own A/D converter and CJC, as well as a USB or Ethernet port for connecting to a PC.
Guide to Encoder Solutions and Technical Innovations
November 2, 2007 12:27 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSick Stegmann introduced its 2007 overview Guide to Encoder Solutions and Technical Innovations. This free guide features many products, and it details the company’s family of incremental encoders, absolute encoders, linear encoders and wire draw systems, format adjustment positioning drives and related accessories.
