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Surface Mount Tactile Switches Offer Gull Wing or J-lead Termination
March 5, 2008 6:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe CIT Relay & Switch CS3304 Series is a momentary surface mount tactile switch. Offering gull wing or J-lead termination, this 6.2 mm2 tactile switch has two actuator lengths 2.6 mm and 3.4 mm. The device has a tested electrical life of 100,000 cycles with electrical rating of 50 mA at 48V DC. Contact resistance is
Surface Mount Indicators Feature the Latest LED Technology
March 5, 2008 6:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsDialight Corp. introduced its 593 series of round-lens Tri-Level Prism devices that improve indication without taking up more space, and they help eliminate mixed technology PC board processing. The series comprises 10 offerings that include single-, bi- and tri-color combinations that are suitable for datacom, telecom and medical equipment applications. Custom color combinations are also available.
WVGA TFT for Commercial and Industrial Uses
March 5, 2008 6:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsOne Stop Displays introduced its model OSD-804805-6UFLWB 7.0" TFT that offers a stable supply and lifecycle in a mid-sized TFT. This color AMLCD a-Si TFT is capable of full video, offering digital TTL 18-bit parallel interface and a form factor common in the market. The display has competitive 65/65/55/65 viewing angles, and it features a 30-chip LED backlight with 280 nit backlight (visible after touch panel).
Single-Chip Front End Advances Low-Power Residential Gateways
March 5, 2008 6:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsEnabling the creation of improved low-power multi-mode VDSL2/ADSL2+ triple play residential gateways, the Ikanos Communications FXS60IF1single-chip Integrated Front End (IFE) integrates the xDSL line driver to reduce external components and power consumption compared to existing solutions. The device provides VDSL2 performance while meeting the DSL Forum’s stringent ADSL2+ and ADSL performance specifications (TR-100 and TR-067 respectively).
16-Channel LED Driver ICs for Display Applications
March 5, 2008 6:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsAllegro MicroSystems, Inc. announced its models A6282 and A6285 LED driver ICs for use in displays, signs and control panels. They have 16 constant-current output channels along with serial data inputs and outputs which can be cascaded to create large, megapixel text or video displays. They can also be used in smaller applications such as LCD backlighting or controlling LEDs in an instrument or control panel.
LED Flashlight Bulb Delivers 1,200 Foot-Candles
March 5, 2008 6:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsLEDtronics announced its 3W LED PR-style flashlight bulb with a T3¼ (9 mm) flange base that fits virtually any two- or three-cell flashlight. With up to 1,200 foot-candles of light, this LED PR bulb provides common flashlights with a bright, solid-state, durable and weather-resistant lamp with no gases to heat, filaments to break, or glass globes to shatter.
Books and Boards 2006
March 5, 2008 5:56 am | Articles | CommentsJon Titus reviews Silicon Labs ToolStick Starter Kit and Robert Oshana's DSP Software Development Techniques for Embedded and Real-Time Systems.
Fully Software Selectable USB Analog Input Modules
March 5, 2008 5:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsACCES I/O Products announced a series of USB analog input modules – the USB-AI Series. The USB-AI16-16A high-speed USB 2.0, 16-bit multifunction analog input board is suitable for precision measurement, analysis, monitoring, and control in countless embedded applications. It can sample inputs at speeds up to 500 kHz for the board’s 16 single-ended or 8 differential analog input channels. Standard features in the USB-AI Series include 16 digital I/O lines and a 16-bit counter/timer
Power Rocker Switch for Industrial and Commercial Applications
March 5, 2008 5:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsTyco Electronics Corp. introduced its PRC series of power rocker switches for snap-in panel mounting. The series is IP66 rated for protection against dust and liquids. PRC power rocker switches are suitable for applications in industrial machinery, vacuum cleaners, HVAC equipment, power tools, power supplies, audio equipment and fitness equipment. They are rated for 20A/125V AC or 10A/250V AC.
PTC High Power Heaters Offer Compact Heating
March 5, 2008 4:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum Sensors and Controls introduced its high power, compact heater that uses ceramic PTC technology to act as the heating element. The PTC thermistors in this heater are self-regulating elements that can operate at a nearly constant temperature over a range of voltage and environmental conditions. The heaters offer high power density in a compact design that can accommodate an array of PTC thermistor elements.
Digital Power Controller Configures On The Fly
March 5, 2008 4:56 am | Analog Devices, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsIntended for use in ac/dc and isolated dc/dc power circuits serving high-reliability apps such as server, storage, and telecomm systems, the ADP1043 digital PWM power control and management device allows engineers to monitor and configure system parameters using a graphic interface for power functions such as frequency, timing, voltage setting, and protection limits. Communicating in real time via I2C bus,
Control Switch is Fully Sealed to IP68 Spec
March 5, 2008 4:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsAPEM Components, Inc. announced its MT series environmentally sealed toggle switch that functions as a rotary or rocker switch. The series is activated using a slight rocking motion by an operator’s finger or thumb, and it is recommended for applications requiring a sealed, ergonomic electrical interface such as radio remote controls, metal detectors and other portable, hand-held devices.
Network Appliance Board for UTM, VPN and Firewall Applications
March 5, 2008 4:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsVIA Technologies, Inc. announced its VIA NAB 7500 embedded board for advanced network security systems. Designed to address the needs of modern network security systems, the board is an integrated network appliance board for network security or gateway applications including firewall, VPN, UTM, anti-virus and intrusion prevention system products. Other network applications include Proxy Server, Quality of Service and Load Balancer products.
VPX Backplane for Military and Aerospace Applications
March 5, 2008 4:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsCarlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions announced its 6-slot 3U VPX ruggedized enhanced design implementation (REDI) backplane for military and aerospace applications. A commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) system, the backplane offers high-bandwidth in a compact size, and it integrates the latest VITA 46 and 48 standards with the legacy capabilities of VMEbus technology. The backplane can be customized with multiple configurations for each embedded, development, testing or measurement application.
Small Solid-State Drive for Handheld Devices
March 5, 2008 4:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsIntel Corp. announced its Z-P140 PATA solid-state drives (SSD) for handheld mobile devices. Smaller than a penny and weighing less than a drop of water, these 2 GB and 4 GB ultra-small devices are fast, low-power and rugged with the size, capacity and performance for mobile Internet devices, digital entertainment and embedded products. The line has an industry standard parallel ATA (PATA) interface, and it is optimized to enhance proprietary computers.
