Product Releases
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
Ultrasound Pulser for Non-destructive Testing
September 5, 2007 10:06 am | CommentsProductive Product: Supertex introduced the HV739, a single channel, monolithic, high speed ultrasound pulser IC for non-destructive testing (NDT) applications. The IC brings together controller logic interface circuitry, level translators, MOSFET gate drive buffers and high current, high voltage outputs.
Sixth-generation Bluetooth
September 5, 2007 9:51 am | CommentsCSR launched its sixth generation of BlueCore silicon for Bluetooth. BlueCore6 includes both industry leading radio performance and power consumption, as well as full support for the latest version of the Bluetooth specification (v2.1+EDR), according to the company. Included is the company’s AuriStream technology, which helps Bluetooth handle voice traffic.
Power Efficient DSP Devices
September 5, 2007 7:14 am | CommentsXilinx added Spartan-3A DSP devices to its XtremeDSP portfolio of products for signal processing applications. The Spartan-3A DSP low power (LP) devices are said to provide a 50 percent static power savings, and a 70 percent savings while in suspend mode, compared to the standard devices and are available in industrial rated grades.
Sixteen-Volt Op Amps for Industrial, Instrumentation and Consumer Applications
September 5, 2007 6:51 am | Analog Devices, Inc. | CommentsAnalog Devices’ AD8663 is a 16-V precision, low noise, rail-to-rail op amp that uses the company’s DigiTrim in-circuit trimming technology to achieve low offset voltage, 90 dB CMRR (common mode rejection ratio), and 105 dB PSRR (power supply rejection ratio). Its maximum voltage offset drift is 450 µV at 125°C over a wide input range
Multi-function Miniature Toggle Switch
September 5, 2007 5:58 am | CommentsPhaseda LLC introduces its MS-series miniature toggle switch. The toggle switch’s options include single pole and double pole, On/Off, On/On, On/Off/On and momentary. Terminals are solder lug, PC through-hole type. It has UL rating at 5A 125VAC and is fully compliant with European RoHS. The toggle switch has over 10,000 electrical life cycles. Rubber cap is available for dust & water protection.
