Product Releases
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.
LED lighting system provides engaging, customized experience
April 23, 2013 12:40 pm | CommentsAcuity Brands, Inc. will unveil a new LED lighting system concept during LIGHTFAIR International 2013, April 23-25, in Philadelphia. Using wall-recessed LED luminaires, the system is a unique combination of indirect ambient illumination and luminous presentations to provide an engaging, visual experience that can be customized for the occupant and the space.
Embedded wireless portfolio adds PIC32 Bluetooth digital audio kit, plus Wi-Fi modules
April 22, 2013 12:07 pm | Microchip Technology Inc. | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc. expanded its embedded-wireless portfolio to include the PIC32 Bluetooth Audio Development Kit, featuring modules, stacks and CODECs, and XBee footprint-compatible socket modules with integrated stacks. The new Wi-Fi offerings comprise IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi modules with
Development platform for the Kinetis K20 MCU is Arduino compatible
April 22, 2013 9:50 am | CommentsPremier Farnell announced the global availability of Freescale Semiconductor’s newest Freedom Development Platform for evaluating Kinetis K20 MCUs at element14. The new FRDM-K20D50M Development Platform is form-factor compatible with the Arduino R3 pin layout, providing
Evaluation kit supports very small 5-W GaN MMIC power amplifier
April 20, 2013 2:19 pm | Richardson Rfpd | CommentsRichardson RFPD, Inc. announced the immediate availability and full design support capabilities for a new evaluation kit for a 5W GaN MMIC power amplifier from Nitronex. The NPA1003QA-EVK evaluation kit includes a test fixture tuned for
Gas gauge IC monitors lead-acid batteries in UPS, e-bike designs
April 20, 2013 1:31 pm | Texas Instruments | CommentsLead-acid battery, battery management, gas gauge integrated circuit, gas gauge IC, capacity measurement, power management, battery packs, impedance track
Mini DC servo controller suits PMDC motors containing Hall effect sensors
April 20, 2013 12:59 pm | Maxon Precision Motors, Inc. | Commentsmaxon precision announced a new DC servo motor controller, the ESCON 50/5 OEM module. This mini OEM plug in module is a four-quadrant pulse width modulated (PWM) servo motor controller that can efficiently control permanent magnet brushed DC motors (PMDC motors) and Brushless DC servo
40-Watt, 2” x 1” DC/DC converter offers a 4:1 input
April 20, 2013 12:00 pm | Contech, A Division Of Calex | CommentsConTech announced the “TMF” Series of DC/DC converters. The series offers up to 40 W of fully regulated output power with an industry standard 2” x 1” footprint, and a 4:1 input range with nominal input voltages of 24 VDC and 48 VDC. Single outputs are
LED arrays promise design flexibility, ease of use, and energy efficiency
April 19, 2013 4:21 pm | by LED array, Vero, solid state lighting | CommentsBridgelux announced the commercial availability of the Vero LED array, a solid state light source that is positioned as making quality lighting easy. All form factors of the LED arrays are now commercially available and shipping to customers and distribution partners worldwide. The
Slide-in housing includes collapsible front panel to improve the horizontal mounting of circuit boards
April 19, 2013 4:20 pm | CommentsIntermas announces the development of a 1 HU slide-in housing with collapsible front panel to improve the horizontal mounting of circuit boards. Currently, the usage of a foldaway-hinge can be very challenging when designing a 19-inch slide-in housing with only one height unit (1 HU = 44,45 mm)....
VCO operates from 2700 to 5400 MHz with a tuning voltage range of 0-24 Vdc
April 19, 2013 4:06 pm | CommentsThe new V600ME31-LF operates from 2700 to 5400 MHz with a tuning voltage range of 0-24 Vdc. This octave tuning VCO features a typical phase noise of -107 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz offset and an average tuning sensitivity of 140 MHz/V.
