Product Releases
Single-Line ESD Protection Diode
July 11, 2007 11:53 am | CommentsVishay Intertechnology, Inc. announces its bidirectional asymmetrical (BiAs) single-line ESD protection diode that offers a low capacitance in the small SOD923 package. With a compact 0.6 mm × 1.0 mm footprint and a low profile of 0.4 mm, the VCUT0714A-02Z is designed to reduce the board space required for ESD protection in portable electronics for mobile computing, mobile communication, consumer, industrial, automotive and medical applications.
Surface-Mount Transmissive Optical Sensors
July 11, 2007 11:17 am | CommentsVishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduces its transmissive (interrupter) optical sensors that are qualified to the AEC Q101 standard. Models TCPT1300X01 and TCUT1300X01 have a Moisture Sensitivity Level rating of 1 (MSL1) which means they have an unlimited floor life. These sensors offer a wide operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, enabling them to work in low- and high-temperature environments.
Silicon CMOS Switch Matrix
July 11, 2007 11:06 am | CommentsSkyworks Solutions, Inc. announces its SKY13292-365LF, a 4 × 2 switch matrix that combines a digital decoder with the RF switching network and tone/voltage detect designed for European- and Asian-market applications including direct broadcast satellite (DBS) low noise block (LNB). The LNB is located on the satellite dish antenna and amplifies/downconverts to a 0.7 GHz to 2.15 GHz IF.
Current Mode DC/DC Controller
July 11, 2007 10:58 am | CommentsLinear Technology Corp. introduces the LTC3873, a current mode PWM controller that reduces the size and complexity of Flyback, Boost and SEPIC power supplies. This device contains the features that are necessary to design high efficiency single-ended isolated and non-isolated flyback converters rated up to 25W for telecommunications, networking equipment, Power-over-Ethernet, automotive, consumer and general housekeeping power su
Current Mode Synchronous Step-Down Controller
July 11, 2007 10:45 am | CommentsLinear Technology Corp. introduces the LTC3810, a high input voltage synchronous step-down switching regulator controller that can directly step down voltages from 100V to output voltages ranging from 0.8V to 93 percent of VIN. This single inductor design eliminates the need for a transformer.
Low Voltage MOSFETs
July 11, 2007 10:37 am | CommentsDiodes, Inc. announces a series of low threshold voltage MOSFETs that are optimized for low voltage applications. Designed for integration into a variety of low voltage circuits common to portable and handheld end products, the series can be driven directly from low voltage logic level outputs without requiring charge pumps. Packaging options include single and dual array configurations.
Motion Power Modules
July 11, 2007 10:27 am | Fairchild Semiconductor | CommentsFairchild Semiconductor introduces three motion-SPM devices, the FSB50325S (250V), FSB50250S (500V) and FSB50450S (500V). Available in 29 mm × 12 mm surface-mount-device packages, These devices enable designers to achieve high levels of energy efficiency, compactness and low electromagnetic interference required by small (50W to 125W) inverter motor drive applications such as water pumps, dishwasher motors and fan motors.
Locking Rocker Switch Provides Increased Safety
July 11, 2007 10:25 am | CommentsCole Hersee Company announced the 58336 Locking Rocker Switch, which automatically locks in the off position, and a slider must be actuated before the switch can be turned on. Suitable for applications that require an additional level of safety and security, the switch offers a bright orange actuator that allows users to easily view if the switch is locked. It is weather-resistant and provides SPST On-Off configuration, and offers
Low Cost I/O Expansion for Embedded Designs
July 11, 2007 6:30 am | CommentsVersaLogic announced a line of low-cost I/O expansion boards called Serial Peripheral eXpansion (SPX ) modules. The SPX format provides designers with an easy-to-implement I/O expansion platform for both standard and custom functions. The format uses a proprietary implementation of the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Bus that operates at high speed on a simple 14-pin interconnect cable. Initial SPX offerings include an 8-Channel Analog Input module, CANbus controller, 4-Channel Analog Output module
Sampling Oscilloscope Probes Second Generation PCI Express, Serial ATA, XAUI and 10 Gigabit Ethernet
July 10, 2007 12:49 pm | CommentsLeCroy Corporation introduces WaveExpert 100H, said to be the first sampling oscilloscope capable of acquiring, measuring and processing signals that cannot be physically probed. It addresses the analysis and compliance requirements of the long serial data patterns required by standards such as second generation PCI Express, serial ATA, XAUI and 10 Gigabit Ethernet. The modular architecture supports up to four optical or electrical channels with bandwidths up to 100 GHz, as well as
High-Flow Temperature Forcing System
July 10, 2007 12:28 pm | CommentsThermonics, Inc. announces the T-2500HFE precision temperature forcing system (PTFS) that provides increased air flow to control temperatures of high power electronic components and parallel component testing. The system controls device temperatures with power consumption of up to 140W to within ±1°C.
Digital Power Meters
July 10, 2007 12:22 pm | CommentsChroma ATE, Inc. announces its series 66200 digital power meter that is designed for accurate AC power measurements. The internal 16-bit analog/digital converters provide high speed sampling rates up to 240 KHz. In addition to standard power measurements, these power meters include inrush current, total harmonic Distortion of V/I and energy measurements.
Temperature Meter with Audible Buzzer
July 10, 2007 12:18 pm | CommentsOmega Engineering introduces its DP7000 temperature meter that offers a wide temperature range, two selectable alarm settings and an internal buzzer that indicates alarm condition or error. The user can define set-point, ON/OFF heating/cooling regulation, alarm configuration, load status and ambient probe adjustment.
Calibration Software Enhances RF Device Accuracy
July 10, 2007 12:12 pm | CommentsCascade Microtech announces its WinCal XE calibration software to help semiconductor labs create more accurate high-frequency RF device models. The 16-term calibration eliminates certain undesired measurement parasitic effects, thus enabling more accurate device models and shorter design cycle times. Its flexible design and open architecture allow innovations and capabilities to be added quickly to the software.
Data Acquisition Box for Harsh Applications
July 10, 2007 12:05 pm | CommentsHacker-DatenTechnik announces its MF16080-T series of small portable USB data acquisition boxes with an extended temperature range of -40°C to +105°C that are usable for a range of industrial, offshore and military applications. For OEM applications the inside PCB is also available separately with an extended temperature range of -40°C to +120°C.
