Product Releases
LED backlight delivers 8,640 lumens
April 9, 2013 4:48 pm | Larson Electronics Llc | CommentsLarson Electronics Magnalight announced the addition of a magnetically mounted LED back light for commercial and industrial applications. The WAL-M-3X48LED-120 features three positional LED light heads, delivering 8,640 lumens, anchored by a stout aluminum frame and 600 pounds of magnetic grip.
Round LEDs provide efficient match for circular optical systems and narrow beam projectors
April 9, 2013 4:39 pm | Mouser Electronics, Luminus Devices, Inc. | CommentsMouser Electronics announced it is stocking the world’s first round LED, the CBT-140 Big Chip Round LEDs from Luminus Devices. This new round emitting aperture provides the most efficient match for circular optical systems and narrow beam projectors.
IP68 connector capable of 22 amps at 600 volts
April 9, 2013 11:44 am | Anderson Power Products | CommentsAnderson Power Products introduces the 3 Position Mini PL connector. This compact, environmentally sealed (IP68) connector is capable of 22 amps at 600 volts (UL). The 3 Position Mini PL connector features a manual release latch to prevent accidental un-mating and is touch safe on both sides....
Linear rail includes integrated IDEA drive
April 9, 2013 11:35 am | Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions | CommentsHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions has introduced the latest addition to its new BGS (Ball Guide Screw) linear rail product line. The BGS06 linear rail with the integrated IDEA Drive is a versatile system utilizing the popular size 17 single stack or double stack stepper motor linear actuator with an integrated and fully programmable stepper motor controller.
Programmable device includes 32-Gbps transceiver capabilities, an industry first
April 8, 2013 4:23 pm | Altera | CommentsAltera Corporation announced the company achieved another significant milestone in transceiver technology by demonstrating the industry’s first programmable device with 32-Gbps transceiver capabilities. The demonstration uses a 20 nm device based on TSMC’s 20SoC process technology.
Nanoadditives increase light output and readability of modern touch screens and displays
April 8, 2013 3:56 pm | CommentsPixelligent Technologies, an innovator in manufacturing nanocrystal additives for the electronics and semiconductor markets, announces the launch of its PixClear™ Zirconia nanocrystals. When incorporated into existing products, the nanoadditives can dramatically increase light output and readability of modern touch screens and displays.
Rail-to-rail single op amps exhibit a typical input bias current of 2pA
April 8, 2013 3:48 pm | Digi-Key | CommentsTouchstone Semiconductor announced that it has added two new, micropower operational amplifiers (op amps) to its “NanoWatt Analog” high-performance analog integrated circuits portfolio: the TS1003 and TS1005, both available in SC70-5 packaging and ready to ship from Digi-Key, Touchstone Semiconductor’s authorized distributor.
TVS diode designed for protecting sensitive electronics in consumer products, handhelds
April 8, 2013 3:44 pm | Stmicroelectronics | CommentsSTMicroelectronics has introduced the world’s smallest TVS diode for protecting sensitive electronics in consumer products and handhelds. As the first such device to be offered in the industry’s smallest standard surface-mount outline of 0.45 x 0.2mm, the ESDAVLC6-1BV2 is one size smaller than today’s 0.6 x 0.3mm devices.
Pushbutton switches feature overmold actuator
April 8, 2013 3:16 pm | Apem Components | CommentsAPEM introduces its AV Series pushbutton switches with an overmold actuator. Complementing APEM’s line of pushbutton switches, the AV Series is ideally suited for applications pertaining to security panels, public kiosks, vending machines, ATM machines, handicap access control panels, and heavy hydraulic lift equipment.
Backplanes boost density and bandwidth
April 8, 2013 2:33 pm | CommentsPixus Technologies now offers 40G AdvancedTCA (ATCA) backplanes in the 6-slot and 14-slot sizes. The 40G ATCA backplanes from Pixus Technologies are designed to PICMG 3.0 Rev 3.0 specifications. The 6 slot version features dual pluggable shelf manager/switch connections.
LED string light system designed to provide higher efficiency and output
April 8, 2013 2:00 pm | Larson Electronics Llc | CommentsLarson Electronics’ Magnalight.com has announced today the release of a hazardous location LED string light system designed to provide higher efficiency, higher output, and better reliability and safety than traditional incandescent string lights. The EPL-SL-8X4FT-LED Explosion Proof LED String Light set incorporates the latest in LED lighting technology....
ABC switch enables the user to access three 10/100/1000 Base-T CAT5e networks for each channel
April 8, 2013 11:35 am | Electro Standards Laboratories | CommentsElectro Standards Laboratories announces the Model 9462 5-channel CAT5e RJ45 A/B/C switch. This manually operated switch features independent switching in a slim rackmount configuration. The Model 9462 enables the user to access three 10/100/1000 Base-T CAT5e networks for each channel.
Medical 2x4” switchers sport industry’s lowest profile of only 0.92”
April 8, 2013 10:30 am | Advanced Power Solutions | CommentsAdvanced Power Solutions (APS) announces the release of the APS43MI / APS50MIG / APS63MI series of 2 x4” medical approved switching power supplies with the industry’s lowest profile of only 0.92” and single outputs ranging from 3.3~60VDC.
Ultra-broadband capacitors address DC blocking
April 8, 2013 10:20 am | Avx Corporation | CommentsAVX Corporation has introduced a new ultra-broadband capacitor series. Designed to address DC blocking from 16KHz to 40GHz, AVX’s new GX03 Series Ultra-Broadband Capacitors exhibit ultra-broadband performance....
Nano connector sealed to the IP67 rating
April 5, 2013 12:56 pm | Omnetics Connector Corporation | CommentsOmnetics Connector Corporation announces its latest addition to the Nano 360 family, the SureCon 360. These connectors are available in 6, 11 or 16 positions, with an IP67 rating and 3 different cable options: Military (UL94 V-O material), Medical (ISO10993 biocompatible) and standard grade.
