Wi-Fi module designed for easy and fast serial-to-Wi-Fi connectivity
February 21, 2013 1:20 pm | Lantronix | Product Releases | CommentsLantronix announced the launch of its new xPico Wi-Fi module, a compact, embedded wireless device server designed for easy and fast serial-to-Wi-Fi connectivity. Lantronix will be showcasing a live demo of the xPico Wi-Fi device during Embedded World 2013 at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre, Hall 1 - Booth I-309, from February 26 - 28, 2013.
LISTED UNDER: Miniature & Subminiature | RF
Near-field communications antenna is 40% thinner than competing solutions
February 19, 2013 2:16 pm | Pulse Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsPulse Electronics Corporation introduces a near field communications (NFC) antenna that is 40% thinner than similar NFC ferrite sheet antennas, while still complying with the EMVCo specification. The new ferrite sheet antenna enables mobile devices to read data from a distance of up to 40mm....
LISTED UNDER: Handheld
Coaxial Resonator Oscillator features internal proprietary frequency double
February 8, 2013 3:18 pm | Crystek Crystal | Product Releases | CommentsCrystek’s new CVCO55CXT-5370-5470 Coaxial Resonator Oscillator (CRO) is a coaxial-based VCO with an internal proprietary frequency doubler. The CVCO55CXT family’s frequency doubling, 2X fundamental technology reaches new performance levels of lower phase noise and much lower harmonics over the competition, while achieving lower current consumption in the process.
LISTED UNDER: Crystal
LTE small-cell base stations provide high-capacity wireless data service to as many as 256 simultaneous users
February 4, 2013 2:30 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPureWave Networks recently announced the latest addition to its portfolio of base stations – the PureWave Constellation. This family of advanced LTE small-cell base stations delivers unmatched capacity in densely populated areas by providing high capacity wireless data service to as many as 256 simultaneous users.
LISTED UNDER: Microwave
Coaxial resonator oscillator operates at 4812 MHz with a tuning voltage range of 0.3 Vdc to 4.7 Vdc
February 4, 2013 12:44 pm | Crystal Group, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCrystek’s new CVCO55CXT-4812-4812 Coaxial Resonator Oscillator (CRO) is a coaxial-based VCO with an internal proprietary frequency doubler. The CVCO55CXT family’s frequency doubling, 2X fundamental technology reaches new performance levels of lower phase noise and much lower harmonics over the competition, while achieving lower current consumption in the process.
LISTED UNDER: Voltage Controlled
Filter modules meet highest standards for data communication in cable/satellite set-top boxes
January 30, 2013 9:32 am | Pulse Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsPulse Electronics Corporation introduces RF MoCA (Multimedia over Cable Alliance) filter modules that are pin-in-paste compatible. Pin-in-paste manufacturing uses a reflow instead of a wave soldering process to apply solder to the components, saving time, increasing throughput, and reducing costs.
LISTED UNDER: RF
GPS/Glonass passive flexible loop antenna rivals active patches
January 29, 2013 4:05 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTaoglas USA launched the FXP.611 Cloud, a GPS/Glonass flexible loop antenna that is said to outperform most active patch antennas with an efficiency of 80 percent and a peak gain of 3 dBi across the GPS and Glonass bands (1575 MHz to 1610 MHz). This antenna is able to
LISTED UNDER: Microwave
Short-range wireless module operates on the 868MHz European ISM license-free frequency
January 24, 2013 3:14 pm | Telit Wireless Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsTelit Wireless Solutions announced the market introduction of the LE70-868 point-to-point, star-topology, short-range wireless module for the European multi-kilometer range wired-to-wireless network migration market in application areas such as solar/wind farms and agricultural automation.
LISTED UNDER: RF
SMT crossovers provide low-cost, low-profile PCB design solutions
January 24, 2013 12:48 pm | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has introduced two new series of miniature RF-DC and RF-RF SMT Crossovers capable of supporting frequencies up to 6GHz. Utilizing AVX’s patented MLO technology, which matches the CTE of PCB material and provides low loss across a wide RF spectrum...
LISTED UNDER: Receivers
Synthesizer with integrated VCO outputs 50 to 3760 MHz
January 21, 2013 3:40 pm | Texas Instruments | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments Incorporated introduced a wideband frequency synthesizer with integrated voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) that delivers the industry’s lowest phase noise. Its combination of ultra-low noise phase-locked loop (PLL) and industry’s highest phase detector frequency outperforms the competition in both phase noise and spurs.
LISTED UNDER: Voltage Controlled
Sweep function generators can produce sine waveforms from 0.1 Hz to 7 MHz
January 18, 2013 11:12 am | B&K Precision Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsB&K Precision announced two new DDS (direct digital synthesis) sweep function generators, models 4007B and 4013B, which improve upon the former models 4007DDS and 4013DDS with an enhanced user interface as well as lower prices. Models 4007B and 4013B can generate sine and square waveforms from 0.1 Hz to 7 MHz and 0.1 Hz to 12 MHz, respectively.
LISTED UNDER: Square Wave | Sweep
Multiband, modular RF slot receivers accept RF signals over the range of 800 MHz to 3 GHz
January 9, 2013 9:17 am | Pentek | Product Releases | CommentsPentek, Inc.announced a new line of multiband, modular RF slot receivers: the Model 8111 series accepts RF signals over the range of 800 MHz to 3 GHz, downconverting them to a 225 MHz IF signal suitable for A/D conversion by any of several Pentek signal acquisition modules.
LISTED UNDER: Receivers
SMD crystal offered at a frequency of 32.7680 kHz
January 4, 2013 9:12 am | Arco, Inc | Product Releases | CommentsThe SMQ32SN is a very small size SMD crystal which is only offered at a frequency of 32.7680 kHz. The seam sealed ceramic metal package contains a highly reliable and heat resistant tuning fork crystal. A special photolithographic manufacturing process is used in order to reduce the blank size and to improve the electrical parameters.
LISTED UNDER: Crystal
Higher-gain LTE NMO and direct-mount antennas support public safety, WLAN, smart grid/smart metering, 3G, and 4G applications
December 18, 2012 11:26 am | Pulse Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsPulse Electronics Corporation introduces a new line of Shadow Low Profile Transit (SLPT) NMO and direct mount antennas to support public safety, WLAN, smart grid/smart metering, 3G, and 4G applications including long term evolution (LTE). These high-performance, rugged, IP-67 rated antennas are provided in a slim, low profile radome of only 2.5" to 3"....
LISTED UNDER: Handheld
Head-mounted, DIN rail-mounted temperature transmitters available in non-programmable, programmable models
December 12, 2012 10:41 am | Automation Direct | Product Releases | CommentsAutomationDirect’s ProSense line now includes head-mounted and DIN rail-mounted temperature transmitters in non-programmable and programmable models.Non programmable models are available for thermocouple Types J, K, or T and 3-wire RTD type Pt100. Head-mounted models can be mounted
LISTED UNDER: Transmitters
