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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.
Bright Single-Chip SMT LED with Low Heat Output
December 5, 2007 9:08 am | Osram Opto Semiconductors | Product Releases | CommentsOSRAM Opto Semiconductors' Diamond Dragon is an LED that can achieve 250 lumens and will be available in whites ranging from 2700K through 6500K, as well as all monochrome colors. The Dragon has low thermal resistance of Rth = 2.5 K/W, since its SMT package allows heat to be efficiently removed. The maximum junction temperature is 175°C is suitable for applications where LEDs cannot be easily cooled. Dragon LEDs can also withstand high drive currents. Dragon LEDs can also withstand high drive currents. Typical (binning) current is 1.4A, with a maximum of
Grade 1 Automotive F-RAM Memory Devices
December 5, 2007 8:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsRamtron International Corp. added a 4 Kb, 5V F-RAM memory device to its Grade 1 AEC-Q100-qualified automotive product line. The FM25040A-GA's serial peripheral interface (SPI) reads and writes at bus speeds up to 14 MHz and is specified to operate at 125°C and is guaranteed to retain data for 9,000 hours at that temperature. F-RAM enables rapid and frequent writes to prevent data loss and guarantee data integrity in noisy automotive environments
IC Combines Motion and Motor Control, CPU, Communications, Analog and System Functions
December 5, 2007 8:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe M3000 motion control IC from System Semiconductor provides a system for motion control, handling time-critical motion and motor tasks in silicon to control and position multi-phase step motors. The product uses an integrated, mixed signal system-on-a-chip architecture combining major motion and motor control building blocks while simultaneously
Kit Supports AVR UC3 Development Projects
December 5, 2007 7:54 am | Iar Systems Software | Product Releases | CommentsThe latest IAR KickStart Kit provides professional users of the Atmel AVR32 UC Core with the necessary tools to begin a development project. The kit comprises an EVK1100 development board from Atmel, a 32kB code-limited edition of IAR Embedded Workbench for AVR32, and an optional JTAGICE MKII debug probe from Atmel.
Tantalum Capacitors Offer Low ESR
December 5, 2007 7:31 am | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAVX has developed a broad range of tantalum capacitors for embedded control systems. The TPS and TPM Series provide low ESR and improve the filtering capability and power rating within small dimensions and reduced height. Recently released new mirror-design multianode tantalum capacitors in the TPM D-case with 2.9 mm height are
Smithsonian Plans LED-Spangled Banner
December 5, 2007 6:36 am | Blogs | CommentsEnergy News: The 40-ft. x 32-ft. American flag defended at Fort McHenry in 1814 was made just a few years after the dawn of the incandescent lamp, and now Smithsonian preservationists will protect it further with modern LED technology.
