Product Releases
Super-Flux LEDs Meet Automotive Color Requirements
October 2, 2007 10:18 am | CommentsAmerican Bright Optoelectronics introduced its BLF series of super-flux LEDs that meet the existing and future requirements of the automotive, signaling and sign industries. The industry standard footprint is available in a range of SAE/ECE and JIS approved colors to accommodate signaling and marker light applications, including a white for interior lighting applications.
SMD Blue LEDs with High Luminous Intensity
October 2, 2007 9:57 am | CommentsVishay Intertechnology, Inc. released its VLMB41XX series of sapphire-based, high-intensity blue SMD LEDs that offer efficient InGaN technology. The six SMD LEDs in the series provide illumination for applications including backlighting in automotive dashboards and switches, indicators and backlighting in telecommunications systems, audio and video equipment, office equipment and flat backlighting for LCDs, switches and symbols in general use.
Compact High Brightness White LEDs
October 2, 2007 9:54 am | CommentsToshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. announced its model TLWK1100B compact high-efficiency white LED. This LED offers luminous intensity levels of 1,500 mcd from a drive current of 20 mA (typical value). The robust design makes it suitable for automotive lighting designs, LCD backlighting, panel indicators and the replacement of incandescent bulbs in certain lighting applications.
Short-Neck LED Bulbs Replace Incandescents
October 2, 2007 9:49 am | CommentsLEDtronics announced its PAR20 LED short-neck light bulbs that are direct incandescent replacement bulbs which combine advanced LED technologies, standard 25 mm Edison screw bases and light-optimizing designs to produce vivid light. These bulbs are available in three light emitting angles (15°, 20° and 22°) and in 120V AC with other voltages available. The bulbs measure 3.50¨ long and 2.53¨ diameter, making them suitable for small spotlighting tasks
LED Light Guides Provide Backlighting
October 2, 2007 9:44 am | CommentsGlobal Lighting Technologies (GLT) introduced its MicroLens edge-lighting modules that provide white LED backlighting for LCDs in a multitude of functions for a variety of display applications. In addition to bright, clean, uniform white LED backlighting from an ultra-thin, low-power package, these light guides can provide discrete area backlighting for different parts of the display
LED Driver with Current Regulating Switch
October 2, 2007 9:27 am | CommentsSupertex introduced its HV9980 three channel, high voltage, LED driver IC that is well suited for LCD and DLP television applications. It features three channels of peak current mode control that include a switch for regulating the LED current, enabling 95 percent efficiency in DLP television applications. Each channel features an integrated, 160V, 25? MOSFET, individual PWM and linear dimming inputs.
Sub-miniature 0402 LED Compatible with Industry Standard Automatic Assembly Equipment
October 2, 2007 4:55 am | CommentsAmerican Bright Optoelectronics announced the BL-Hxxx7A-TRB series of small, low current surface mount LED in 0402 (1.0 mm × 0.5 mm × 0.4 mm) package size. The LED is compatible with infrared and vapor phase reflow solder processes and provides compatibility with industry standard automatic placement equipment. The series is RoHS compliant and compatible with industry accepted lead free processes.
Buck Regulators Feature Input Ranges up to 42V
October 1, 2007 4:49 am | CommentsNational Semiconductor Corporation announced the addition of two new, high-efficiency Simple Switcher synchronous buck regulators to its PowerWise energy-efficient product family. The highly integrated LM3102 and LM3103 are said to be the industry’s first synchronous buck regulators to feature an input voltage range up to 42V. The ICs are optimized for powering digital integrated circuits (ICs) in industrial and telecommunication applications. Integration of MOSFET switches and the use of small inductors enables a reduced system component count and very small solution size
Three Channel LED Driver IC Features Closed-Loop Control of Output Current
September 28, 2007 8:17 am | CommentsSupertex introduced the HV9982 three channel LED driver IC designed to provide high LED current accuracy through closed-loop control of the output currents. It is designed for applications using RGB LED backlighting or multiple strings of white LEDs. The device employs a fixed frequency, closed-loop, current mode control architecture that ensures stable operation over a wide range of input and output voltages.
60W Switcher with Triple Outputs
September 28, 2007 5:28 am | CommentsAdvanced Power Solutions announces an extension of it’s APS63VI series to include triple output models. This family of 2" × 4" open-frame power offer a low profile of only 0.92”. The supply features Class B Emissions and worldwide safety approvals including UL/cUL60950-1 / EN60950-1 and bear the CE Mark (LVD). These power supplies offer efficiencies of up to 80 to 89.5 percent typical and an operating temperature of
5W Wide Input Range SMD DC/DC Converter
September 27, 2007 8:50 am | CommentsMinmax's MSKW2000-Series 5W DC/DC converters are housed in a "gull-wing" SMT package and meet 245°C/10sec in solder-reflow for lead free process. The series consists of 21 models that operate over input voltage ranges of 9V DC to 18V DC, 18V DC to 36V DC and 36V DC to 75V DC which provide precisely regulated output voltages of 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 15V, ±5V, ±12V and ±15V DC. The -40°C to +71°C operating temperature range makes it suitable for data communication equipments
Environmentally Characterized Enclosure Offers Flexibility
September 27, 2007 4:58 am | CommentsAitech Defense Systems, Inc. announced an environmentally sealed, 2-slot 3U CompactPCI enclosure that provides desirable flexibility and performance. In addition to its rugged environmental properties, the compact and lightweight E192 incorporates a modular and removable power supply, making the enclosure suitable for harsh mechanical, climactic, chemical and electrical stresses typically encountered in rigorous embedded applications.
Micro-USB Connector with a Small Footprint
September 26, 2007 10:31 am | CommentsTyco Electronics Corp. introduces its miniature Micro-USB connector cthat enables portable device makers to miniaturize real estate in devices such as mobile phones, MP3 players, GPS navigation systems, digital cameras and digital video cameras. This connector meets the USB Implementers Forum specification which supports the current USB On-The-Go supplement, allowing communication between portable devices without going through a host.
Cases for Rack-Mounted and Desktop Equipment
September 26, 2007 10:21 am | CommentsOKW Enclosures introduces its VERSAMET 19" rack cases which conform to the DIN and IEC standards for 19" equipment. They are suitable for rack mounted and desktop equipment. Typical applications include test and measurement devices, audio and video systems, and networking and communications equipment. These aluminum enclosures are supplied fully assembled, with a standard 19" anodized aluminum front panel, folded top cover, base panel and a removable rear panel.
Stainless Steel M12 Panel Mount Connectors
September 26, 2007 10:12 am | CommentsBinder-USA announces the addition of stainless steel M12 threaded sockets to its 763 series to provide a complete range of stainless steel connectors that are suitable for use in applications requiring a robust sealed and EMI-protected connection such as those in food processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Featuring a precision machined stainless steel body, these connectors are available in male and female versions.
