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Controller Performs in Test Chambers
November 13, 2008 4:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsUtilizing Microsoft Windows CE .NET, Tidal Engineering’s Synergy Nano environmental test chamber controller fits in ¼ DIN controller-equipped test chambers and ovens. The 3.78” (W) × 3.78” (H) × 3.94” (D) unit works in environmental applications such as temperature, humidity, vibration, altitude, highly accelerated life testing (HALT)/highly accelerated stress screening (HASS), thermal shock, and thermal vacuum testing processes. The 1-lb instrument’s logic automatically selects
Flash Memory Targets Embedded Apps
November 12, 2008 11:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsSuiting set-top boxes and telecom equipment, Numonyx’s Numonyx Axcell M29EW 65-nm NOR Flash memory meets the code and data reliability needs of the embedded market. The 14 mm × 20 mm TSOP56- or 11 mm × 13 mm FBGA64-packaged product family offers densities from 4 Mb to 128 Mb and from 256 Mb to 2 Gb; access time from 90 ns to 100 ns asynchronous, and
MCUs Integrate Flash Memory
November 12, 2008 10:31 am | Renesas | Product Releases | CommentsPerforming in automotive body and chassis control applications, Renesas Technology’s M16C/5L and M16C/56 16-bit MCU groups offer 96 KB, 128 KB, or 256 KB Flash memory in the 80-pin package, and 64 KB, 96 KB, 128 KB, or 256 KB Flash memory in the 64-pin package. The components exhibit 16 KB of independent user Flash memory for storing programs for
Emergency Stop Switches Exhibit Small Panel Depth
November 12, 2008 9:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsOffering illuminated or non-illuminated mushroom cap diameters of 25 mm, 30 mm, and 40 mm, Johnson Electric's TH-Contact TE1 emergency stop switches present panel cut outs of 16.2 mm panel or 22.5 mm with an adapter option. The units provide 1 NO (normally open) and 1 NC (normally closed), or 2 NC, switching functions, as well as a rotary reset mechanism and
Connector System Carries 4 A
November 12, 2008 8:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsComing in 10- and 12-pin designs, ERNI Electronics’ MiniBridge cable-to-board connector system exhibits a current carrying capacity of 4 A per contact (at 20°C, depending on the cable). The tape-on-reel-packaged male interconnects have SMT terminals with SMT mechanical board anchors, and suitable for assembly in Pb-free relow soldering processes via a LCP plastic
Devices Provide Overcurrent Protection
November 12, 2008 8:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsTargeting the automotive market, Tyco Electronics’ AHEF family PolySwitch circuit protection devices help deliver resettable overcurrent protection for bus and truck wire harnesses using 24-V electrical systems. The components exhibit hold-current ratings from 0.5 A to 10 A, maximum fault-current rating of 100 A, maximum operating voltage rating of 32 V, and a maximum operating temperature of 125C. The RoHS- and ELV-compliant are tested to the the AECQ200 standard, have
Bluetooth Modules Function in Embedded Designs
November 12, 2008 6:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsIncorporating Bluetooth stacks, Laird Technologies’ BTM410, BTM420, BTM510, and BTM520 Bluetooth modules are pre-approved to minimize the design effort in implementing short range wireless. The BTM410 for data applications is a Bluetooth data-oriented module based on Cambridge Silicon Radio’s BC04 chipset. Targeted at systems running an embedded operating system with
Reed Switch Gives ¾” Magnetic Gap
November 12, 2008 6:21 am | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsOffering a Form A or Form B configuration, Hasco Components’ REED-PILL reed switch and matching magnet delivers a magnetic gap of ¾”. The product exhibits a switching voltage of 12 V, life expectancy of >100,000 cycles, and technologies that protect the reed blades in an inert gas. Each set comes with 3M adhesive and 18” 26 AWG wire, with
PCB Supplies Meet Class B EMI
November 12, 2008 5:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsWith an industry standard footprint of 2" by 4" by 1.07", the single-output ZPSA40 and ZPSA60 series of compact pcb-mountable AC-DC power supplies from Lambda meets conducted and radiated EMC requirements of EN55022-B and FCC Class B (without additional filtering or components). The power supplies are available with output voltages from 3.3 V to 48 VDC
DIN Power Supplies Feature Active PFC Function
November 12, 2008 4:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsWith an active PFC function to satisfy industrial, IT, and data network applications, the PS-S10 and PS-S100 Series miniature DIN rail switching power supplies from Altech can be installed on DIN rail TS-35/7.5 or 15, and can be cooled by free air convection (up to 60º C or 140º F). These 10W-100W single-output power supplies install with universal AC input (88-264 VAC)
PoE PD Controller Powers LCD Display
November 12, 2008 4:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsAkros Semiconductor, Hall A4 Booth 242 at electronica, demonstrates its AS1135 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Powered Device (PD) controller implemented into a communication board driving the PoE-powered 22-W LCD display above it (see photo). The component implements the 2-Event Physical Layer
LCD Monitors and Touchscreens Come in White
November 12, 2008 4:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsOffering sizes of 15”, 17” and 19”, Planar Systems’ PL flat-panel LCD monitors and PT touchscreens are now available in white. The devices exhibit white color compatibility with Apple Mac computer systems, and are appropriate for use in healthcare, point-of-sale, education, and hospitality applications. The PT line presents a five-wire resistive touchscreen and a dual serial/USB touch interface in standard 4:3 sizes. The PL line specifically targets
PWM Regulator Drives MOSFET
November 11, 2008 11:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsEmploying an external Schottky diode, Intersil’s ISL8500 buck PWM regulator powers an internal-switching N-channel power MOSFET that generates an output voltage from 0.6 V to 19 V. The 4 mm × 3 mm 12-lead DFN-packaged component presents an input voltage of up to 24 V, output current of up to 2 A, a fixed switching frequency of 500 kHz, a simple voltage mode with integrated input voltage feed forward control. The unit exhibits overcurrent, undervoltage, and
Issues and Answers
November 11, 2008 11:37 am | Articles | CommentsCompliance and compatibility are critical factors in the design of medical electronics equipment. The following are responses to questions posed by ECN regarding how vendors address certification issues and what types of testing are required.
Low-Power is Life Saver for Medical Electronics Devices
November 11, 2008 11:24 am | by Steve Kennelly, Microchip Technology Inc. | Articles | CommentsDesigners of portable medical devices face unique challenges. Their chosen field is known for regulatory scrutiny, protracted design and life cycles, and a need for unparalleled robustness in the finished product. In addition, design objectives that are common to all electronics can have special significance when it comes to medical devices. For example, low power consumption is always an objective for designers of portable electronics. Less power means a smaller and lighter battery, which enhances portability.
