Product Releases
Core 2 Duo Mini PC
July 3, 2007 6:04 am | CommentsStealth Computer Corp. releases a Core 2 Duo mini PC that it can fits in the palm of a hand. Model LPC-450 delivers performance up to five times faster than its predecessor, and it is housed in a small rugged aluminum chassis design measuring 5.7¨ x 9.9¨ x 1.65¨. The Little PC uses Intel’s latest Core 2 Duo processor technology. It features I/O connectivity such as Gigabit LAN, Serial, 3-USB 2.0, FireWire, Video, Audio, PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard ports. For applications that require extra high shock
Interface Resource Guide
July 3, 2007 5:58 am | CommentsPepperl+Fuchs announces its 2007 AS-Interface Reference and Buyer’s Guide. This 200+ page resource includes a full color selection guide to assist users in choosing the optimum AS-Interface components to satisfy their application requirements. It also includes fully illustrated educational articles including AS-Interface Safety at Work (SaW). Highlights include a line of AS-Interface gateways and scanner cards to support virtually any network, AS-Interface and standard power supplies
Ten-Gigabit Ethernet Switch for ATCA
July 3, 2007 5:48 am | CommentsDiversified Technology’s ATS1936 switch blade features 10G Ethenet transfer speeds. This Advanced TCA switch complies with PICMG 3.0 R2.0 ECN002 and PICMG 3.1 Optin 1 and Option 9. It features three AMC sites for OA &M, firewall and encryption applications. By separating the Base and Fabric networks, the ATS1936 provides a separate control plane and data plane.
DIN Panel Mount PM Controller with Integrated Control Loop Functionality
July 3, 2007 5:39 am | CommentsWatlow introduced its EZ-ZONE PM controller in 1/32nd and 1/16th DIN panel mount package sizes. It can be configured as a discrete PID controller with adaptive tuning; a discrete, agency approved, over/under limit controller; or as an integrated
USB-Based Sensors Provide for Simple Power Measurements
July 3, 2007 5:01 am | Agilent Technologies | CommentsAgilent Technologies Inc. announced the Agilent U2000 Series of USB-based power sensors which operate without power meters or extra hardware modules, they save bench space, and make field work easier and simpler. These sensors can be used with a variety of the company's signal sources, spectrum analyzers and network analyzers, extending each instrument's capabilities to perform accurate average-power measurements. In addition to fast and easy setup with plug-and-play USB connectivity, the sensors also
Small Footprint POE-Powered Device
July 2, 2007 12:33 pm | CommentsAkros Silicon, Inc. announces its AS1100 family of devices that offer a small footprint and high integration for power over Ethernet (PoE) powered device (PD) applications. Applications include VoIP phones, IP security cameras and wireless LAN access points. These silicon systems are built on standard HV CMOS technology, and they include circuitry for lower EMI emissions and robust surge protection in addition to the PD controller functionality.
Transportable Battery Charger
July 2, 2007 12:31 pm | CommentsAbsopulse Electronics introduces its BCP 300-500 series of constant voltage/current battery chargers that are designed for operation in military, marine, transportation, industrial plants, oilfields and other extreme environments. This charger uses high frequency conversion topology to generate between 300W and 500W output power and up to 400V DC. The input accepts 115V AC or 230V AC (±15 percent).
Medically Approved High Density Power Supply
July 2, 2007 12:25 pm | CommentsExcelsys Technologies announces the Xvite medically approved power supply series. Different models deliver up to 1,200W from a plug-and-play architecture that allows end users to configure a safety-approved power supply with up to 12 outputs. The series consists of four different powerPac chassis, providing power levels from 400W to 1,200W. The chassis can be populated with multiple
Scalable Power Protection for Industrial Applications
July 2, 2007 12:18 pm | CommentsFalcon Electric, Inc. launches its FN Series UPS Plus family of parallel or N+1 redundant uninterruptible power supplies that are designed to meet the power demands of semiconductor fabrication, process control, manufacturing systems and industrial infrastructures with a scalable platform and N+1 redundancy. All models support a hardwire connection to any 208V AC to 240V AC single-phase
POL Converters with Small Footprints
July 2, 2007 12:14 pm | CommentsFDK Corp. announces two high performance DC/DC converters to its Senpai Series of non-isolated point-of-load (POL) converters. The FPMR12TR7510 converter operates from a 6.0V to 14.0V DC input bus that and delivers up to 10A in a small industry-standard footprint with a power density of up to 780W/cubic inches. The converter operates from a 3.0V DC to 5.5V DC input bus
Modular Power Supplies with Medical Approvals
July 2, 2007 12:09 pm | CommentsPowerGate LLC introduces the ACE Series of 300W to 900W modular power supplies with medical safety approvals. The series consists of four power platforms offering 300W/450W/650W/900W of power that can be configured with a selection of 32 different output modules to provide millions of possible output configurations for medical and low leakage applications.
Micro-Miniature 5W Switching Power Supplies
July 2, 2007 12:03 pm | CommentsAstrodyne Corp. announces three package options within the 5W offering in its PowerBlock micro-miniature modular switching power supply series. Designed to replace larger discrete designs, all models offer single outputs of 3.3V DC, 5V DC, 12V DC, 15V DC and 24V DC. This series has a universal input range of 90V AC to 260V AC and 47 Hz to 440 Hz. Additional specifications include input
1/8 Brick DC/DC Module
July 2, 2007 11:24 am | Ericsson Power Modules | CommentsEricsson Power Modules announces its PKB-C DC/DC converter with more output power for applications where higher power is desired in a smaller package than the traditional quarter-brick, or alternatively to obtain higher power in a standard eighth-brick format when upgrading boards to achieve higher performance levels. The module’s use of a secondary digital monitoring circuit makes it possible to offer control of
RoHS Compliant Compact Power Entry Modules
July 2, 2007 11:17 am | CommentsSchaffner EMC Inc. offers its FN 9263 series of compact power entry modules that provides more electrical and mechanical options. The series combines an IEC inlet module and an EMC filter with a single pole rocker switch. The filters' small housings, designed to fit a 1U rack, make them suitable for devices with limited space such as portable electrical equipment
Highly Integrated “System-In-A-Package“ Ballast IC for Compact Fluorescent Lamps
July 2, 2007 10:34 am | Fairchild Semiconductor | CommentsFairchild Semiconductor introduces Two ICs for CFL designs. The FAN7710 is a highly integrated ballast IC offering a “system-in-a-package” approach, it optimizes performance while simplifying design and overcoming the space limitations of CFL lighting applications. The device combines one high-side 625V gate driver circuit, two 550V MOSFETs, a frequency control circuit and a shunt regulator –– plus active ZVS control and an open lamp detection function –– into one ultra-compact 8-DIP package
