Product Releases
Supervisor Family with Industry-Standard Devices
September 14, 2007 5:20 am | CommentsCatalyst Semiconductor, Inc. announced three devices which provide system processor power supply monitoring and reset functions. The CAT823, CAT824 and CAT825 voltage supervisors are available in a choice of seven standard threshold levels: 4.63V, 4.38V, 3.08V, 2.93V, 2.63V, 2.32V and 2.19V. In addition to an active-low reset output included on all three devices
Class D Audio Subsystem
September 13, 2007 5:13 am | CommentsMaxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX9796 2.3W, Class D audio subsystem. This device combines a high-efficiency, mono Class D amplifier; a DirectDrive stereo headphone amplifier; and a DirectDrive mono receiver amplifier. The device utilizes the company's active-emissions-limiting (AEL) circuitry and spread-spectrum-modulation technique, which reduce EMI and eliminate the output filters typically required by Class D amplifiers. The device provides Class AB performance with Class D efficiency.
Vibration Motor Driver IC
September 12, 2007 7:33 am | CommentsMelexis announced the MLX90283 is single phase brushless vibration motor driver IC which allows increased battery life and delivers strong and clearly detected vibrations. The device integrates hall-effect sensor, digital and power driver circuitry into a low profile Ultra-thin QFN package and introduces the new proprietary ‘Active Start’ design to improve single phase vibration motor start-up reliability. The 1.8V to 3.6V operating voltage range perfectly suits battery-powered applications.
Universal Programmable Microstepping Stepper Motor
September 12, 2007 5:32 am | CommentsThe MD2S from US Digital is a universal programmable microstepping stepper motor driver capable of driving size 17 to 42 stepper motors. DIP switches allow for the selection of 29 microstep resolutions from 5 to 256 microsteps per step. Motor currents are selectable from 0.5A to 7.0A per winding in 0.5 Amp increments. An L-option, low current version, is available with selectable current output from 0.20 to 3.6 Amps per winding in 0.05 Amp increments.
Humidity Sensors with Surface-Mount Capability
September 11, 2007 5:20 am | CommentsHoneywell introduced its HIH-4030 and HIH-4031 Series Humidity Sensors with surface mount capability. An addition to the HIH series of humidity sensors, the 4030/31 series is available in tape and reel packaging for use in high-volume, automated pick-and-place manufacturing at a competitive price. It features near-linear output to provide instrumentation-quality sensor performance in a low-profile package with a low current draw. Both the
DC/DC Converters with Reduced Case Size
September 10, 2007 12:33 pm | CommentsRECOM Power Laboratory announced the RP15-SAW 15W DC/DC module. The device measures 1" × 1", 50 percent the industry standard size. The device features efficiency grades up to 87 percent and trouble free operation at ambient temperatures exceeding 60°C, without external cooling measures (packing density reaches 2.3W/cm3). The outputs are trimmable in the range ±10 percent of nominal output voltage
High-Temperature Supercapacitors
September 10, 2007 7:43 am | CommentsCAP-XX expanded its product line with the High Temperature HS and HW series supercapacitors which feature a higher-boiling-point electrolyte that extends operating and storage temperature from 75°C to 85°C, and operating voltage (V) from 4.5V to 5.5V. These supercapacitors work reliably in devices where nearby components can get very hot, such as RF Power Amplifiers, which can reach 120°C during transmission, as well as in devices which are exposed to environmental high temperatures, such as a mobile phone left on the dashboard of a car in direct sunlight, or in the engine compartment in an automotive application.
Cooling Filters Increase Reliability in Outdoor Electronic Enclosures
September 10, 2007 5:52 am | CommentsW. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., announced an addition to its line of telecommunications products for improving system reliability. The Gore Cooling Filters use ambient air to cool electronic components in outdoor enclosures and Gore’s membrane technology to protect sensitive electronics from extreme environments where they may encounter corrosive particles, sand, or salty environments. Direct Air Cooling (DAC) systems with Gore Cooling Filters have fewer mechanical parts
30-Watt, CEC-Compliant Adapter
September 5, 2007 12:45 pm | Phihong | CommentsProductive Product: Phihong USA expanded its adapter line with a 30W version designed for worldwide use. Designated the PSC30R Series, the 30W adapter is available with four interchangeable clip adapter plugs for use in virtually any power outlet around the world. This series of adapters is appropriate for applications involving point-of-sale equipment, test equipment, network equipment and
LED Floodlight, Indoor/Outdoor Bulb Offers Energy Savings
September 5, 2007 12:40 pm | CommentsProductive Product: LEDtronics’ latest generation of R30 LED Reflector spotlight direct incandescent replacement bulbs combine advanced LED technologies, standard 25 mm Edison bases and light-optimizing designs to produce vivid light. The bulbs are available in five light emitting angles (15°, 20°, 30°, 40° and 95°) and in 120V AC. Other voltages from 12V to 240V AC or DC are available.
Oval, 4 mm and 5 mm Through-Hole Lamps for Indoor/Outdoor Sign Applications
September 5, 2007 12:35 pm | CommentsProductive Product: Avago Technologies announced a new series of Extra Bright II oval Red, Green and Blue light emitting diodes (LEDs) for the electronic signs and signals (ESS) market. The HLMP-Lx63 (4 mm) and HLMP-Hx63 (5 mm) Series of LEDs provide an oval shaped radiation pattern, a wide viewing angle and high illumination intensity to make display characters viewable from
Small, Precision Mass Airflow Sensor Uses MEMS Technology
September 5, 2007 12:23 pm | CommentsProductive Product: Omron Electronic Components announced the availability of the D6F unidirectional MEMS mass flow sensor which uses a thermopile element that converts thermal energy into electrical energy and is capable of measuring mass airflow up to 3 lpm with a ±5 percent full-scale repeatable accuracy. The sensors exhibit very stable output performance across the entire scale.
Wireless Nodes and Battery Modules for Wireless Sensing Network
September 5, 2007 12:09 pm | CommentsProductive Product: Banner Engineering Corp. introduced new FlexPower Nodes for the company’s SureCross Wireless Network. FlexPower allows a SureCross Node to operate using 10V to 30V DC line power, solar panels, or a FlexPower battery module in remote or difficult-to-access locations. A FlexPower Wireless Node and a connected sensor can be powered by a FlexPower battery module for up to five years, depending upon the application and individual power requirements.
DC/DC PWM Buck Converters
September 5, 2007 11:59 am | CommentsProductive Product: The AP1533 from Diodes, Inc. is a 300 Hz, 1.8A asynchronous PWM buck converter with soft-start function, low ripple noise output, low current consumption, high efficiency, and desirable transient characteristics. The buck converter has a wide input voltage range of 4V to 23V, an adjustable output voltage from 0.8V to 23V, and is suited for applications such as LCD monitors, TVs, DVD/PVR players, set-top boxes, xDSL modems, and networking and telecommunications equipment.
USB Power Manager With Power Selection, Battery Charging, Buck Regulators
September 5, 2007 11:55 am | CommentsProductive Product: Linear Technology’s LTC3557 multi-function power management device for Li-Ion/Polymer battery applications integrates a linear PowerPath manager, a standalone battery charger, ideal diode, three high efficiency synchronous buck regulators and an always-on LDO in a low-profile
