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Switching Power Supplies Offer High Output Voltages
November 25, 2008 11:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsExhibiting a output power rating of 720 W, Acopian’s WL9 Series programmable switching power supplies includes models with outputs to 135 VDC, “slot” output voltage ranges ±1 VDC from the nominal, and adjustment ranges from 0 VDC to 5 VDC to 0 VDC to 135 VDC. The devices provide a constant voltage or a constant current, can be adjusted down to
LED Lamps Integrate Dimmable Driver
November 25, 2008 11:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsBuilding around the Cree XLamp, Infinilux’s MR16 Series 2-W LED lamps incorporate a dimmable driver accepting variable inputs from 8 VAC or 8 VDC to 16 VAC or 16 VDC. The units utilize the Infinilux thermal management system (ITMS) with an engineered heatsink and a convection scheme, and offer 3,300 K CCT warm white, 4,500 K CCT neutral white, and
SSXOs Require Less than 10 mA
November 25, 2008 10:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsComplying with EMI requirements, Pericom Semiconductor’s M-Series spread spectrum crystal oscillators (SSXOs) present a power supply requirement of <10 mA from a 2.500-V or 3.300-V power supply. The ceramic-packaged components offer package sizes of 7 mm × 5 mm (MK), 5 mm × 3.200 mm (MD), and 3.200 mm × 2.500 mm (MN), and operating frequencies
Transformers Demonstrate Wide Current Ratio Range
November 25, 2008 10:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsMeeting UL, CE, and CSA requirements, CR Magnetics’ CR2, CR5, CR5A, and CR6A Series 5-A current transformers exhibit current ratios from 50:5 to 300:5 (CR2), 50:5 to 1,200:5 (CR5 and CR5A), and 100:5 to 1,500:5 (CR6A). The Ansi Metering Class devices suit power monitoring applications, including energy management, ammeters, W/VAR/Wh transducers, and current sensing relays. The RoHS-compliant units offer window openings of 1.130”, 1.560”, and
Digital Clamp Meter Measures to 600 KW
November 25, 2008 9:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsOperating in 3-phase 3-wire, 3-phase 4-wire, and single phase circuits to 600 V at 1,000 A, Protek Test and Measurement’s Model 667C digital clamp meter performs power measurements to 600 KW. The instrument displays selected power measurements and stores up to 28 measurements in memory on a 10,000 count, 4-digit dual LCD. The auto-ranging device incorporates a RS232 interface with power monitoring software, reads out the total
Pressure Sensors Exhibit High Accuracy
November 25, 2008 9:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsUsing an internal ASIC, Sensortechnics’ HDI Series digital pressure sensors compensates sensor offset, temperature effects, and non-linearity to allow for a total error band of better than ±0.5% FSS. The SMT components offer digital interfaces with the I²C bus protocol, analog output signals from 0.5 V to 4.5 V, and absolute, differential, and gage pressure
Remote Control Development Kit Lasts Over 500 Days
November 25, 2008 8:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsPerforming in automotive navigation systems, multimedia devices, and mp3 players, CSR’s BlueCore TouchLite Bluetooth remote control development kit supports Bluetooth v2.1 to allow 2 single batteries to last >500 days. The product offers multiple button presses, range up to 30 meters, support for several target devices, and no line of sight requirement. The kit exhibits
Coatings Enable EMI Sheilding and Light Filtering
November 25, 2008 8:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsContaining a cap layer over a dielectric stack, Deposition Sciences’ (DSI) newest member of the Transparent Conductive Optical Coatings family allows a single element or material to perform the dual functions of EMI shielding and light filtering. The product can be applied to flat sheet stock or precision optics, and exhibit transmission between 450 nm and
Power Device Analyzer Includes Curve-Tracer Functionality
November 25, 2008 7:27 am | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsAble to replace curve tracers used in failure analysis, as well as in circuit design or power module development, the B1505A Power Device Analyzer/Curve Tracer from Agilent Technologies allows users to export and store data with high-voltage and high-current source and measurement capabilities. Features include PC-based EasyEXPERT software and the ability to
Touchscreen Panel PC Supports Dual Displays
November 25, 2008 6:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsSuited for human-machine interface industrial applications such as factory automation and control, the VIA VIPRO VP7710 touch screen panel PC from VIA Technologies supports the addition of a second independently-configured screen for dual-display applications. Powered by either a 1.6GHz VIA Eden or 1.0GHz C7 processor
ADCs Consume Low Power
November 25, 2008 6:30 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsProviding 18-bits of resolution, Microchip Technology’s MCP3422, MCP3423, and MCP3424 delta-sigma ADCs exhibit power consumption of 135 µA at 3-V continuous conversion. The 2 mm × 3 mm DFN-packaged components integrate a voltage reference, a programmable gain amplifier, and an on-board oscillator. The multi-channel devices are appropriate for
PoE Splitter Powers Heaters or Illuminators
November 25, 2008 5:43 am | Phihong | Product Releases | CommentsProviding 12 V at 1.75 A for powering heaters or illuminators, the POE21-120F Power-over-Ethernet splitter from Phihong can forward IEEE802.3at/af power and data to video surveillance cameras. The 12-VDC out Gigabit-compatible splitter works with any Ultra PoE midspan with the same detection and overload features specified in IEEE 802.3af standards
Carrier Cards Handle PCI Bus Signals
November 25, 2008 5:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsActing as an adapter to route PCI bus signals to and from the PMC module through the CompactPCI card slot edge connector, AcPC4620 Carrier Cards from Acromag include support for 3.3-V and 5-V DC signaling. A PLX Technology PCI6540 bridge device provides a transparent 32-bit 33/66-MHz PCI/PCI bridge for data transactions from
Linear Slides Utilize Step Motor
November 25, 2008 5:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsIncluding a ball screw and table, Oriental Motor’s EZ Limo EZSII Series motorized linear slides use the aStep step motor for achieving positioning response without missteps. The instruments offer 3 sizes, the EZS3, EZS4, and EZS6, ranging from 1.97” to 27.56” stroke in 1.97” increments (up to 33.46” in 1.97” increments in the EZS6). The devices reach maximum slide speeds of 31.50” per second with a 0.50” screw lead, and can move a 16.50-lb load over
Brochure Covers Sensors for Home Appliances
November 25, 2008 4:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsComing with technical data and dimensional drawings, Epcos’ “Sensors for Home Appliances” brochure gives detailed information on Epcos' range of sensors for applications in the home appliance industry. Small household appliances that the sensors perform in consist of water boilers, coffee machines, and electric irons. Large household appliances include washers, driers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, and ovens. The literature also shows offerings in
