Product Releases
LED drivers promise enhanced dimming performance, color rendering in indoor and outdoor lighting
April 24, 2013 5:15 pm | Texas Instruments | CommentsTexas introduced three new DC/DC LED drivers that simplify white color tuning for high-color rendering and ultra-low dimming in professional-grade indoor and outdoor LED lighting applications. The TPS92660 two-string LED driver and TPS92640/1 synchronous buck controllers address
Oscillator boasts stability 1,000 times more accurate than typical OCXO
April 24, 2013 5:03 pm | IQD Frequency Products, Inc. | CommentsIQD’s latest high performance oscillator, the IQRB-1, offers a stability around a 1,000 times more accurate than a typical Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO). This means it can be used as a free run frequency source in applications such as LTE (Long Term Evolution) systems that require exceptional timing accuracy.
LEDs present small size, novel light distribution and high reliability
April 24, 2013 3:45 pm | CommentsCree, Inc. announced the availability of XLamp XQ LEDs, featuring a combination of small size, novel light distribution and high reliability design to suit applications that require broader light distribution such as omni-directional lamps and fixtures. The XQ LEDs are Cree’s smallest lighting-class LEDs at
Single board computer simplifies instrument control
April 24, 2013 3:24 pm | Mosaic Industries | CommentsThe PDQ Lite is a low cost single board computer and development board that hosts the Freescale HCS12/9S12 MCU and an embedded RTOS. This GNU C-programmable instrument controller is well suited for data acquisition and control, PWM drive, I2C sensor interfacing, laboratory automation, scientific instruments, SCADA, instrumentation and automation.
VPX processor blade provides up to 8GB DDR3-1333/1600 dual channel ECC memory
April 24, 2013 2:17 pm | Adlink Technology | CommentsADLINK Technology announced its flagship VPX product line, the VPX3000 Series rugged 3U VPX processor blade. The VPX3000 Series is ideal for system integrators who have a need for an advanced VPX board with VPX REDI and OpenVPX compliance in order to deploy high performance military and aerospace applications requiring quick time-to-market.
VCXO delivers small size combined with low jitter
April 24, 2013 1:55 pm | IQD Frequency Products, Inc. | CommentsIQD’s new IQXV-40 series Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillator (VCXO) launching at Design West 2013 satisfies market demand for smaller package styles and low jitter. Measuring just 3.2 x 2.5mm and housed in a hermetically sealed package with a grounded metal lid for low EMI radiation...
Modular DC electronic load designed for multi-channel DC source testing
April 24, 2013 1:43 pm | B&K Precision Corporation | CommentsB&K Precision announced its new MDL Series, a modular programmable DC electronic load system. The MDL Series comprises six unique modules ranging in power from 200 W to 600 W. Any combination of these modules can be installed for multi-channel operation in the 4-slot MDL Series mainframe....
Intelligent light sensors high sensitivity, flexibility for display and non-display applications
April 24, 2013 12:13 pm | Ams-Taos Usa Inc | Commentsams AG introduced a digital light sensor family that offers low-light sensitivity down to 0.000377 lux. Offering a wide 600M:1 dynamic range up to 88,000 lux (bright sunlight), the company asserts the TSL2591 device family increases design flexibility and offers
Reference design implements highly accurate automotive intelligent battery sensor
April 24, 2013 11:44 am | Commentsams AG released a reference design implementing a complete automotive Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) based on its highly accurate AS8515 data acquisition front end. The IBS design from ams is suitable for monitoring the state of charge (SOC) and state of health (SOH) of the latest lithium-iron-phosphate automotive batteries as well as conventional AGM (lead-acid) batteries.
Dispensable thermal pads tout desirable performance for LED lamps, luminaires
April 24, 2013 11:41 am | CommentsDow Corning introduced new Dispensable Thermal Pads, which are positioned as providing cost-effective thermal management in LED lighting applications. The new materials are said to enable LED lamp and luminaire manufacturers t
Cloud-based application includes built-in design guidelines
April 24, 2013 10:55 am | CommentsThe Lighting Designer from Luger Research e.U. is a sophisticated cloud-based application platform to design complete LED lighting system solutions in minutes. This integrated design environment combines multiple modules including light sources, secondary optics, power supplies, connectors, heat sinks and boards to develop a system solution.
Automotive vents protect powertrain components from harsh environments
April 24, 2013 10:03 am | W.L. Gore & Associates | CommentsW. L. Gore & Associates has expanded its line of GORE Automotive Vents to include the new Series: AVS 41 (P/N VE2048) venting solution, which is engineered specifically for powertrain components. This new vent improves component reliability by equalizing pressure, preventing contamination from water, dust, dirt, and other automotive fluids....
Modular programmable DC electronic load system comprises six unique modules ranging 200 W to 600 W
April 23, 2013 2:40 pm | B&K Precision Corporation | CommentsB&K Precision today announced its new MDL Series, a modular programmable DC electronic load system. The MDL Series comprises six unique modules ranging in power from 200 W to 600 W.
Reference design provides a critical layer of security for networked devices
April 23, 2013 2:31 pm | CommentsZilog announces the introduction of the ZGATE Security Bridge Reference Design, a joint technology solution utilizing Icon Labs’ Floodgate Technology. Together, Zilog and Icon Labs have produced a microcontroller featuring an embedded firewall that provides a critical layer of security for networked devices.
Design tools give engineers an edge in online printed circuit board design
April 23, 2013 1:56 pm | CommentsAspen Labs and Digi-Key Corporation are giving engineers access to a new set of free, online CAD tools to support Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design and development. PCBWeb is an online CAD application for designing and manufacturing electronics circuit boards, available at no cost.
