Phase-locked crystal oscillator operates at 100 MHz
September 5, 2012 4:11 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe PLXO-100-XA from EM Research is a phase-locked crystal oscillator operating at 100 MHz and features an internal reference-detect switch. When no reference is connected to the device, the reference detect switch automatically engages a 10 MHz internal TCXO, providing uninterrupted use of the PLXO-100.
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1020 MHz SMT phase-locked oscillator features exceptionally low phase noise
September 5, 2012 4:06 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe CLX-1020-XA Phase-Locked Oscillator from EM Research operates at 1020 MHz and features exceptionally-low phase noise (<-109 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz). The unit is locked to an internal reference and offers +7 dBm output power with low power consumption (+5 VDC @ <65 mA) and low spurs (<-80 dBc).
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GreenPeak launches the first dual-protocol ZigBee chip
September 5, 2012 2:06 pm | Product Releases | CommentsGreenPeak Technologies today announced the launch of the new GP710, a dual-protocol ZigBee communications controller with simultaneous support for ZigBee RF4CE and ZigBee IP/ZigBee PRO protocols. The GP710 communication controller is targeted for set-top boxes, gateways and Smart Home controllers and designed for supporting simultaneously ZigBee RF4CE applications – such as remote controls...
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Radio-on-a-chip enables two AA batteries to power the mouse and keyboard for up to three years
September 4, 2012 3:24 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCypress Semiconductor today announced that Lite-On Technology Corporation has selected Cypress’s 2.4-GHz WirelessUSB-NL radio-on-a-chip for its next-generation wireless keyboard and mouse set. WirelessUSB-NL’s low power consumption enables two AA batteries to power the mouse and keyboard for up to three years.
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Wireless environmental sensor node uses cloud-enabled platform
August 29, 2012 12:14 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMicroStrain, ENV-Link-Mini, plug-and-play, wireless, environmental monitoring, environmental sensing, remote sensing, remote monitoring, sensing network, sensor network, sensor node, SensorCloud, IP67, LXRS wireless protocol
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RF switch matrix series delivers off-the-shelf performance up to 40 GHz
August 23, 2012 3:52 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSenarioTek today announced the FlexMatrix reconfigurable RF switch matrix series, which delivers off-the-shelf performance up to 40 GHz. With FlexMatrix, test engineers can easily adjust, modify or expand their RF switching capability for applications such as radar, military communications and consumer wireless.
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Thin-film common-mode filter boasts 10-GHz cutoff frequency
August 23, 2012 10:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsTDK Corporation has developed a new thin-film common-mode filter with a peak cutoff frequency of 10 GHz, enabling it to efficiently reduce high frequency noise emissions, especially in the 5-GHz band. The high cutoff frequency of the TCM0806T-060-2P filter ensures that
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Filters designed to safely eliminate harmonics
August 21, 2012 10:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsNew from the Engineering Division of Link Microtek is a series of eight waveguide harmonic-absorption filters that are designed to safely eliminate harmonics from the output of a high-power microwave amplifier, thereby ensuring that only fundamental frequencies are transmitted and that there are no potentially damaging reflections back into the system.
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Wireless switches solve the remote sensor connection conundrum
August 16, 2012 6:28 pm | by Todd Hanson, Honeywell Sensing and Control (S&C), http://sensing.honeywell.com | Articles | CommentsMany large facilities, campuses, warehouses and industrial organizations face a challenge. How do you efficiently install and manage a sensor and/or switch network distributed across a large area? How can you manage and control the troubleshooting and maintenance costs and time involved? How do you handle retrofits and changes to the network without extensive downtime and expense?
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RF inductors receive approval to Level R for MIL-PRF-39010
August 13, 2012 11:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsGowanda Electronics announced the company recently achieved failure rate Level R for its MIL-PRF-39010 RF Inductors – ER10M Series and ER17S Series. These thru-hole series meet the military’s Qualified Product List (QPL) requirements for Established Reliability (ER).
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Hybrid SoC integrates HomePlug Green PHY and ZigBee
August 7, 2012 12:30 pm | Product Releases | CommentsGreenvity Communications introduced what it asserts is the world’s first hybrid system-on-chip (SoC) family that integrates powerline communication (PLC) and wireless capabilities on a single chip. The Greenvity Hybrii chip family supports both the HomePlug Green PHY PLC and ZigBee worldwide
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Amplifier provides ~21dB of gain
August 6, 2012 9:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsRFMW , Ltd. announces design and sales support for TriQuint Semiconductor’s TQP7M9106, high linearity amplifier with frequency coverage from 50MHz to 1.5GHz.
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsRadio-on-a-chip enables three-year battery life for BORND’s E220 wireless mouse
July 16, 2012 1:07 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCypress Semiconductor today announced that BORND has selected Cypress’ 2.4-GHz WirelessUSB-NL radio-on-a-chip for its E220 next-generation wireless mouse. WirelessUSB-NL’s low power consumption enables two AA batteries to power the E220 mouse for up to three years. The long range of WirelessUSB-NL also enables the E220 to operate at a distance of up to 30 meters.
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Transmitter’s 1.8mm thickness is ideal for narrow, flat spaces
July 11, 2012 9:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsTransducers USA has introduced their new piezo ceramic MLCT (Multilayer Ceramic Transmitter) series. Its unique simple acoustic multi-layer ceramic construction produces a high output of 80 Db with only 16V low driving voltage. Its milliwatt of power consumption and high conversion efficiency lead to an even broader range of applications.With an overall size of 30 X 20 X 1.5mm, the series is ideal for flat and narrow spaces.
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Multilayer band pass filter comes in 1005 size
June 29, 2012 12:28 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTDK Corporation has developed a multilayer band pass filter in size 1005 with dimensions of 1.0 mm x 0.5 mm x 0.37 mm. The insertion height of the new DEA102450BT-1278A1 band pass filter has been reduced by more than a third and its volume by 75 percent. The filters are
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