Product Releases
Source module features -134 dBc/Hz phase noise at 10 KHz offset
June 10, 2013 10:08 am | Crystek Crystal | CommentsCrystek Microwave announces the release of a 2 GHZ RF Source, the CRFS75-2000. Crystek designed the module using proprietary circuitry and SAW (surface acoustic wave) resonator technology to provide ultra-low jitter/phase noise performance with true SineWave output.
Fusing resistors feature temperature protection
June 7, 2013 2:16 pm | Koa Speer Electronics, Inc. | CommentsKOA Speer announced its TPR Series temperature protection fusing resistors. The resistors safely interrupt open circuits up to AC250 V voltage and completely isolate the circuit after quickly fusing to the overload. These fusing resistors feature
Right angle Category 5E cable assemblies provide additional EMI protection
June 7, 2013 1:57 pm | L-Com Global Connectivity | CommentsL-com, Inc. has continued releasing new right angle Ethernet cable assembly lines with its new shielded right angle Cat 5e cable assemblies with low-smoke, zero halogen (LSZH) jackets. The new cables are expected to provide additional electro-magnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference
Modules allow an up to 15% reduction in power consumption
June 7, 2013 1:39 pm | CommentsSwissbit announces new members of its INDUSTRIAL family of DDR3 SODIMMs compatible with the JEDEC DDR3L standard running at 1.35V. DDR3L will allow an up to 15% reduction in power consumption over DDR3. With the introduction of 3x and 2x nm DRAM technology, the modules are able to run at lower external supply voltage than the standard 1.50V.
AC temperature controller features easy-to-use software and data retrieval capabilities
June 7, 2013 1:22 pm | Oven Industries, Inc. | CommentsOven Industries announces the new 5R1-1400 AC Temperature Controller with the integrated potentiometers or via a PC through the TTL level UART Communication port. This compact design measuring two and one half inches square can deliver up to 15 AMPS of load current from a zero voltage switched, low-noise, solid-state relay.
Surface-mount aluminum polymer capacitors include voltage values from 2.0 to 6.3 Vdc
June 7, 2013 1:09 pm | Cornell Dubilier Electronics | CommentsCornell Dubilier Electronics announces its product line expansion of types SPCX and SPSX surface-mount aluminum polymer capacitors. Both series are now available with lower ESR and higher capacitance values, making them among the best performing filter capacitors for board-level power conversion applications.
Ultrasonic sensors target difficult applications
June 5, 2013 4:08 pm | Balluff Inc. | CommentsBalluff’s new ultrasonic sensors are suited for distance measurement or position detection of granules, fluids and powders. They measure fill levels, heights and sag without making contact as well as count and monitor the presence of objects. They are asserted to be
Variable-gain amplifier provides best-in-class linearity and high output power
June 5, 2013 3:33 pm | M/A-Com Technology Solutions, Inc. | CommentsM/A-COM Technology Solutions introduced at the ANGACOM 2013 Exhibition and Congress a highly linear, two-stage differential amplifier for DOCSIS3.1 reverse path infrastructure applications. The MAAM-011122 is an integrated two stage differential variable gain amplifier designed specifically for CATV head-end....
Digital AC/DC power supply targets prototyping, education
June 5, 2013 12:02 pm | Global Specialties | CommentsGlobal Specialties’ 1315D is designed for educational use and prototyping, covering a wide range of circuit testing applications. This simple AC/DC power source can be used to demonstrate the concept of alternating and non-alternating voltages. It can also be used for simple
Touchscreen device/open-source expansion board offers high degree of customization
June 5, 2013 11:29 am | CommentsGumstix announced the Alto35, an expansion board built entirely with Gumstix’ Geppetto custom design platform. The Alto35 replaces Gumstix’ Palo35 Overo-series expansion board, offering all of the same off-the-shelf features and the added benefit of customizability via Geppetto.
Double-layer capacitors offer up to 10 times the discharge current of ultracapacitors presently offered by the company
June 5, 2013 11:12 am | Cornell Dubilier Electronics | CommentsCornell Dubilier Electronics announces the release of type EDLR long-life electric double layer capacitors. The EDLR series provides more than double the life and up to 10 times the discharge current of ultracapacitors presently offered by the company.
Compact datalogger includes wireless connectivity based on GSM/GPRS module
June 5, 2013 10:34 am | Telit Wireless Solutions | CommentsTelit Wireless Solutions and Danlaw Incorporated announced that Danlaw’s DL750 includes Telit’s ultra-compact GSM/GPRS cellular module, the GE865-QUAD. The product is a self-contained consumer installable data collection device. Danlaw and Telit who cooperated in a number of products before, are
Sensor node enables wireless energy monitoring via any web-connected device
June 5, 2013 9:49 am | Microstrain, Inc. | CommentsLORD MicroStrain Sensing Systems introduced Watt-Link, a wireless sensor node positioned to streamline discrete industrial power installations and provide remote energy monitoring and reporting via any web-connected device. Applications include energy management, building automation,
USB2 controller hubs are programmable
June 4, 2013 4:27 pm | Microchip Technology Inc. | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc. announced seven new UCH2 ICs across three families that are said to be the the first to provide programmability, enabling the developers of PCs and mobile devices to configure their designs without external memory. These UCH2s support both
USB design board offers industry compatible stamp footprint for new product designs
June 4, 2013 2:12 pm | Zilog | CommentsZilog introduced a new reference design, the Mini-Z USB Design Board. The board incorporates a USB host and peripheral functionality with the company’s portfolio of Mini-Z modules. This hardware design uses a Max3421E USB transceiver to provide an interface to USB communications with supporting
