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MIT and Texas Instruments Develop Energy-Efficient Microchip
February 4, 2008 9:45 am | Blogs | CommentsResearchers at MIT and Texas Instruments (TI) unveiled a new chip design for portable electronics that can be up to ten times more energy-efficient than present technology.
High Speed, High Density Backplane Connector System Offers Two Compliant Pin Design Options
February 4, 2008 6:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsMolex Incorporated’s Impact backplane connector system is designed to meet the next generation requirements of telecommunications and data networking equipment. They provide up to 80 differential pairs per linear inch in less than 2 mm total width. The system offers two compliant pin design options so customers can balance their electrical and mechanical application needs. Additional features include; broad-edge coupled, hybrid shielding design, providing low cross-talk
Capacitive Touch Sensing ICs Cut Product Development Time
February 4, 2008 6:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsOmron Electronic Components LLC announced an addition to its B6TS application-ready touch sensing IC family; 8-channel and 16-channel LF versions are now available. This family of products measures floating capacitance through most insulating touch panel materials. Therefore, they are suitable for use in appliance, medical, commercial, fitness, consumer, and other products that must be able to withstand long life, cleaning, and be easily operated by personnel wearing thin polymer surgical or food service gloves.
USB Interconnects Accommodate Accelerated Wideband Applications for Electronic Devices
February 4, 2008 6:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsKeystone Electronics Corp. announced a series of advanced, miniaturized, high speed USB plug and socket interconnects which accommodate accelerated wideband applications for computer and electronic devices. With data transfer speeds up to 480Mbps, these universal serial bus connectors interface with peripherals at 3 to 5 times the speed of parallel types plus 20 to 40 times faster than serial port connections for: Mouse/Keyboards, MP3 Players, Digital Cameras, DVD Players, Cable Modems, LAN’s, and Audio Visual Equipment.
“Mini” USB Interconnects with Data Transfer Speeds up to 480 Mbps
February 1, 2008 9:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsKeystone Electronics Corp. is offering a series of advanced, miniaturized, high speed USB plug and socket interconnects which accommodate accelerated wideband applications for computer and electronic devices. With data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps, these universal serial bus connectors interface with peripherals at three- to five-times the speed of parallel types plus 20- to 40-times faster than serial port connections for
DC/DC Converters Support DDR Memory Applications
February 1, 2008 6:10 am | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Power Solutions introduced two small form-factor point-of-load (POL) DC/DC Converters for powering DDR1, DDR2 and DDR3 memory, as well as general purpose ICs in multiple applications. The 60A-rated VCN60BADJTU-1C and 70A-rated VCN70BADJTU-1C provide high efficiency, high bandwidth solutions for applications such as
78W External AC-DC Power Adapter with High Efficiency Design
January 31, 2008 10:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsEmerson Network Power launched a high efficiency 78W model power adapter. The AD80 features a universal 90V to 264V AC input, enabling it to be used anywhere in the world. It produces a single, fully regulated 24V output capable of providing up to 3.25A continuously. AD80 freestanding AC/DC power adapters are suited for a variety of portable and desktop applications, including
RoHS-Compliant Extended Temperature PC/104-Plus Computer
January 31, 2008 9:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsVersaLogic released a RoHS-compliant version of its extended temperature Lynx single board computer for embedded applications. Featuring the same technical specifications as its non-RoHS counterpart, the Lynx EPM-4h is rated to operate in temperatures from -40°C to +85°C. It uses the AMD SC520 CPU for low power draw (less than 5W) and fanless operation. Features include soldered-on system RAM, four COM ports
Single-Chip SMT LED Achieves Brightness of Up to 250 Lumens
January 30, 2008 5:42 am | Osram Opto Semiconductors | Product Releases | CommentsOSRAM Opto Semiconductors announced the arrival of the super-bright Diamond DRAGON LED. It achieves brightness of up to 250 lumens, and will be available in whites ranging from 2,700K through 6,500K as well as all monochromatic colors. With this technology, OSRAM will offer an LED that is appropriate for indoor
Battery Fuel Gauge Family for Smart Phones and Mobile Internet Devices Features Integrated LDOs
January 30, 2008 4:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments introduced two battery fuel gauge devices with integrated low-dropout regulators (LDOs) for smart phones, mobile internet devices and media players with embedded or removable batteries. The system-side and battery pack-side fuel gauges build on the company's line of integrated circuits (ICs) that predict battery life with
Pulse Function Arbitrary Noise Generator Provides Versatile Waveforms
January 28, 2008 11:14 am | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies introduced a pulse function arbitrary noise generator, which provides desirable signal quality combined with versatile waveforms. It is appropriate for general purpose bench tests or advanced serial data stress tests. The Agilent 81150A is the stimulus for use in conjunction with Agilent's 5/6/80000 Infiniium real-time oscilloscope or DCA-J sampling oscilloscope for serial data testing. Its integration into one instrument minimizes cabling, space and test time.
Rail Guides Enable Precise Linear Positioning
January 28, 2008 10:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsSKF profile rail guides provide precise positioning, smooth operation, high load-carrying capacity, high stiffness, and unlimited stroke for linear motion system applications in including medical, factory automation, assembly, and electronics manufacturing and other markets. The expanded product line encompasses a variety of sizes featuring various slide configurations (normal, wide, long) and lengths to meet specific application requirements.
Silicon Temp Sensors Measure by Degrees
January 25, 2008 6:05 am | by Jon Titus, Senior Technical Editor | Articles | CommentsPeople measure temperature more than any other physical characteristic. As a result, semiconductor vendors offer a large variety of silicon-based temperature sensors that usually operate in a range from -40°C to 125°C, although vendors sometimes tailor sensor spans for specific applications. Sensors used in PCs and servers, for example, may measure in a narrower range — about 75°C to 110°C. Depending on your application and budget, you can purchase inexpensive sensors with an accuracy of ±1°C to ±2°C.
Charger-Circuit Designs Fulfill Consumer Needs
January 25, 2008 6:00 am | by Jon Titus, Senior Technical Editor | Articles | CommentsLithium-ion batteries have taken the portable-electronics world by storm. Tony Armstrong, the power-products marketing manager at Linear Technology Corp. recently told me he bought his son a radio-controlled all-terrain vehicle. About half of the RC models and transmitters he examined came with lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries. Just two years ago, Armstrong found almost all models relied on nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal-hydride batteries.
Networked Digital Video Surveillance — What’s the Impact?
January 25, 2008 5:53 am | by Michael L Long – Product Line Manager, Industrial Video Applications | Articles | CommentsThe field of video surveillance has seen explosive growth in the last 3 years. The convergence of heightened security demand and innovative technology, in the acquisition, transport, analysis and storage of quality video has resulted in a massive deployment of cameras and systems in a number of venues. Major cities, transportation centers, highways, military installations, retail and business centers are all covered by the un-blinking gaze of millions of cameras. According to some reports, the UK alone has over 15 million security cameras.
