Products
Boards & Modules
Development board features 200-V peak voltage and 2-A maximum output current
Efficient Power ConversionEfficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) today announced the availability of the EPC9004 development board, featuring EPC’s enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN) field effect transistors (FETs). This board demonstrates how recently introduced IC gate drivers, optimized for GaN FETs...
450-watt, baseplate-cooled half-brick DC-DC converter achieves 93.5% efficiency
Murata Power Solutions Inc.The Murata Power Solutions PAH series of high efficiency, medium-power DC DC converters are capable of delivering up to 450 Watt output. These compact modules, measuring just 58 x 61 x 12.7 mm, comply with the DOSA half-brick footprint. Ideally suited for power amplifiers, wireless networks, and other telecom applications....
Inertial measurement unit integrated into autopilot
VectorNav TechnologiesUnmanned Innovation announced that it has partnered with VectorNav Technologies to integrate VectorNav's VN-100 inertial measurement unit (IMU) into its os-Series Autopilots. Unmanned Innovation's os-Series Autopilots offer
Computer Peripherals & Networking Devices
Application store, user community for PIC MCU software/firmware code examples, tools and utilities provides easy access to code
Microchip Technology Inc.Microchip Technology Inc., announced the expansion of its Embedded Code Source application store and embedded user community for PIC® MCU software/firmware code examples, tools and utilities, which often include the source code. Community members now have a single, easy-to-use source for both free code and premium code with advanced features,
VPX module targets sense-and-response apps requiring high bandwidth, minimal latency
Curtiss-Wright ControlsCurtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions (CWCDS) has introduced the CHAMP-WB (“WideBand”), said to be the Industry’s first Xilinx Virtex-7 OpenVPX COTS DSP Engine designed for sense-and-response applications that require high bandwidth and minimal latency. In addition, the company
PLX, Kontron announce PCIe SBCs achieve 5.6 GB/s speeds between VPX boards
Plx Technology, Inc.PLX Technology, Inc. and Kontron announced what is said to be an industry breakthrough in the deployment of PCI Express (PCIe) technology as a backplane interconnect. Built around PLX ExpressLane PCIe 3.0 (Gen3) switches, Kontron’s VX3042 and VX3044 Intel Core i7 single-board computers (SBCs) routinely achieve
Cooling & Thermal Management
Coolers designed for low-profile applications
Jaro ThermalBy embedding a leading-edge 50x50x13 mm fan inside of a skived-copper-fin heatsink, Jaro's unique "Skive" Cooler significantly reduces height requirements for low-profile applications, while providing unsurpassed surface-area. The dense arrangement of thin copper fins offers unheralded thermal conductivity.
Thermal interface material designed to transfer heat to heat sink
Fujipoly AmericaFujipoly announces the availability of Sarcon50GR-Ae, an extremely soft .5mm thick thermal interface material. The gel-like sheet compound is designed to efficiently transfer heat from its source to a nearby heat sink. The unique physical properties of this material allow it to protect delicate board-level components as it fills unwanted air gaps and levels uneven surfaces.
80x80x76mm "Turbo" Fan surpasses static pressure barrier
Jaro ThermalSpinning at over 19,000 rpm's, JARO's new 80mm x 76mm combination of counter-rotating fans exceeds the static pressure barrier by reaching an unheralded 10 inches of static pressure (in H20). To achieve such a forceful level of "super-cooled" air flow (136.41 CFM), the stability, power consumption, vibration & speed of these new Turbo Fans are all tightly monitored & controlled.
Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices
Motorized rotary stages include accuracy to 20 arc seconds
Aerotech, Inc.AGR series motorized rotary stages provide significant improvements in speed, load capacity, and long-term positioning performance over previous generations of worm-gear-drive stages. They address a wide range of applications for general purpose positioning in laboratory and industrial uses, in a robust and economical package.
Servo controller designed for control of brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to approximately 100 Watts
Maxon Precision Motors, Inc.maxon’s new ESCON 36/3 EC is a 4-quadrant PWM servo controller designed for efficient control of brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to approximately 100 Watts. The ESCON 36/3 EC has excellent control properties and a very fast digital current controller with a large bandwidth for optimal motor current/torque control.
LTE Tx/Rx switches designed for smartphones and tablets
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Skyworks is pleased to unveil five LTE Tx/Rx switches for smartphones and tablets. The SKY13414-485LF, SKY13415-485LF, SKY13416-485LF, SKY13417-485LF and SKY13418-485LF main/diversity antenna switches cover SP4T through SP8T, and allow up to eight bands of WCDMA/LTE.
Enclosures & Backplanes
Vent designed to provide dust and splash protection for acoustic openings
W.L. Gore & AssociatesThe new GAW113 acoustic vent from W. L. Gore & Associates’ Portable Electronic Vents group is designed to provide dust and splash protection for acoustic openings in portable electronic devices such as scanners, two-way radios, tablet and laptop PCs, and other devices where reliable performance is essential.
Plastic electronic enclosure designed to cope with extremely demanding industrial environment
Okw EnclosuresOKW has launched IN-BOX – its toughest ever range of industrial-strength plastic electronic enclosures.IN-BOX has all the design features and attention to detail you would expect from OKW but has been designed to cope with extremely demanding industrial environments. Typical applications will include digital and analog instrumentation, sensors, interfaces and security systems.
CBS shields designed for mission-critical environments
Leader Tech Inc.When selecting electronic components for a mission-critical environment, engineers look for extreme durability, reliability and proven performance. Many times the design specifications for these projects are satisfied at the expense of project budgets. The balance between performance and budget is no longer a battle if you choose one of Leader Tech's CBS board-level shields.
ICs
6U single-slot processor blade designed for use by robust computer makers and intelligent system integrators
3M Electronics Solutions DivisionADLINK Technology announces availability of the cPCI-6520, a 6U single-slot CompactPCI (CPCI) processor blade designed for use by robust computer makers and intelligent system integrators in mission-critical applications such as those developed for the military sector.
Rectifier designed for high frequency systems
Central Semiconductor Corp.Central Semiconductor has released the CSIC10-1200, 10 Amp, 1200 Volt silicon carbide Schottky rectifier designed for high frequency systems where energy efficiency and thermal performance are critical design elements
Backlight drivers designed for smartphones and tablets
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Skyworks Solutions introduced several new backlight LED drivers supporting next-generation smartphones and tablets. Skyworks’ family of highly efficient, integrated, multi-channel products are tailored to support display panels ranging in size from 4 to 12 inches, significantly enhancing image quality and resolution while maximizing battery life.
Optoelectronics & Displays
Compact IRED ideal for gesture detection
Osram Opto SemiconductorsThe new infrared (IRED) Oslon black SFH 4716S from Osram Opto Semiconductors is one of the most powerful IREDs on the market, with an optical output of 1030 milliwatts (mW) and a beam angle of 150 degrees. It offers perfect illumination at a range of a few yards/meters and is ideal for gesture detection systems....
Adjustable telescoping boiler light features folding mounting arm
Larson Electronics LlcLarson Electronics’ Magnalight.com announced today the release of the WALBL-1000WMH Boiler Light with right angle extension arm. This latest addition to Magnalights’ line of heavy duty lighting solutions features a high output metal halide lamp paired with a wheeled tower assembly that can be adjusted for angle and arm length for positioning through boiler access doors.
Middle power LED packages ideal for LED tubes, ambient lighting, downlighting, retrofit lamps
SamsungSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced today that it has begun producing a new lineup of middle power LED packages with the industry’s highest efficacy level, making it ideal for use in a wide variety of LED lighting applications including LED tubes, LED ambient lighting, downlighting and retrofit lamps.
Packaging & Interconnects
Cables now include M12 cables, receptacles, field-wireable connectors
Automation DirectAutomationDirect has expanded its sensor cable offering to include additional M12 cables, receptacles, field-wireable connectors, and bulkhead receptacles. Four-pole M12 cables are now available in two, seven, 10 and 15-meter lengths; the cables feature a polyurethane jacket for dependable use in oily and direct sunlight applications.
Nano connector sealed to the IP67 rating
Omnetics Connector CorporationOmnetics Connector Corporation announces its latest addition to the Nano 360 family, the SureCon 360. These connectors are available in 6, 11 or 16 positions, with an IP67 rating and 3 different cable options: Military (UL94 V-O material), Medical (ISO10993 biocompatible) and standard grade.
IDC connectors intended for harsh commercial, industrial, and energy applications
Avx CorporationAVX Corporation has introduced the latest iteration of its wire-to-board (WTB) insulation displacement contact (IDC) technology. Designed to provide a gas-tight, plated through-hole WTB termination, the new 9177-600 Series is compatible with the rugged power boards used to handle larger wire gauges and more amps per contact....
Passive & Discrete Devices
Interference filter designed for use on the DC side of the inverter in photovoltaic and other DC systems
Schurter Inc.SCHURTER presents its new 2300 A FMER SOL interference filter. In addition, the series is now offered without ground capacitors to safely prevent any leakage of current to ground. The series is designed for use on the DC side of the inverter in photovoltaic and other DC systems.
MLCC series features near-pure silver electrodes for high conductivity
Avx CorporationAVX Corporation has introduced a new series of microwave MLCCs with near-pure silver (Ag) electrodes, which both enhance performance and mitigate cost. Exhibiting higher conductivity than competing non-precious metal RF capacitors...
High-temperature air core inductors fit aerospace and military applications
Coilcraft Critical Products & ServicesCoilcraft CPS (Critical Products and Services Group) has released its AT392RAS inductors, targeting applications where high temperatures can be encountered. Air-core design and special materials allow operation in ambient temperatures as low as –60°C and up to 240°C. Five inductance values are
Power Sources & Signal Conditioning Devices
Down-hole power supply provides two ranges of high-voltage AC at 60 Hz
Behlman ElectronicsThe Behlman BL1500 unit is powered from 115 VAC, 47-63 Hz and provides two ranges of high-voltage AC at 60 Hz. Units can be stacked for increased power. Protective circuits include input, short circuit, constant current and thermal protection. BL1500 power supplies have an RS 485 interface....
Buck regulator series adds 12-V optimized devices
Vicor Corp.Vicor Corporation expanded its Picor Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator product line for high efficiency point-of-load DC-DC regulation. Optimized for 12-V operation (8 V to 18 Vin), these new PI34XX Series buck regulators increase performance for a host of embedded applications in computing
ADC offers excellent AC and DC performance with true bipolar input range
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.Mouser Electronics is now stocking the industry's smallest true bipolar +/-5V, 18-bit analog-to-digital converter from Maxim Integrated. MAX11156 SAR ADC offers excellent AC and DC performance with true bipolar input range.
RF & Microwave/Communications
Oscillator boasts stability 1,000 times more accurate than typical OCXO
IQD Frequency Products, Inc.IQD’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.
Coaxial Resonator Oscillator features internal proprietary frequency double
Crystek CrystalCrystek’s new CVCO55CXT-5370-5470 Coaxial Resonator Oscillator (CRO) is a coaxial-based VCO with an internal proprietary frequency doubler. The CVCO55CXT family’s frequency doubling, 2X fundamental technology reaches new performance levels of lower phase noise and much lower harmonics over the competition, while achieving lower current consumption in the process.
Higher-gain LTE NMO and direct-mount antennas support public safety, WLAN, smart grid/smart metering, 3G, and 4G applications
Pulse ElectronicsPulse Electronics Corporation introduces a new line of Shadow Low Profile Transit (SLPT) NMO and direct mount antennas to support public safety, WLAN, smart grid/smart metering, 3G, and 4G applications including long term evolution (LTE). These high-performance, rugged, IP-67 rated antennas are provided in a slim, low profile radome of only 2.5" to 3"....
Sensors & Actuators
Technology evaluation kit enabling assessment of the accurate indoor- and outdoor energy efficient Real-Time locating system
dresden elektronikdresden elektronik ingenieurtechnik gmbh and ZIGPOS GmbH together launch an advanced technology evaluation kit enabling assessment of the accurate indoor- and outdoor energy efficient Real-Time locating system (eeRTLS) offered by the partners.
Inclination sensors provide precise precision control, continuous positioning of rotational movements
Balluff Inc.Balluff's new liquid-based inclination sensors measure the deviation on a horizontal axis of up to 360°. With an extremely high accuracy of 0.1°C, a resolution of 0.01° and a temperature drift of just 0.01% /10K, they are the ideal choice for solar -thermal power plant and renewable energy applications that require angle measurement or constant rotary monitori
Miniature metal photoeye touts hybrid structure
Keyence Corporation Of AmericaKEYENCE introduced the PR-M/F Series, said to be the industry’s first miniature metal photoeye. The PR-M/F Series is intended to fulfill three main focuses: durability, stable operation, and ease of use. By employing a “hybrid structure”, which features a
Software
Power supply design software supports LED lighting
Power IntegrationsPower Integrations announced that the latest version of its popular power supply design software, PI Expert Suite 9.0, now includes support for its LinkSwitch-PL and LinkSwitch-PH LED-driver ICs and its recently introduced TinySwitch-4 off-line switcher IC family.
Software generates motion programs directly from your CAD drawing
Aerotech, Inc.CADFusion bridges the gap between part drawings and motion control. Users need only import a vector-based DXF drawing into this easy-to-use environment to see the resulting tool path graphically on CADFusion’s canvas. Part optimization is easy and intuitive with shape re-ordering, feature scaling, and rotational/translational features at your fingertips.
Software advancements allow for improved power calculations, design productivity
LatticeLattice Semiconductor Corporation announced an array of advancements to its software platforms, debuting new versions of Lattice Diamond® and iCEcube2™ design tools. The updated software prominently features several notable advancements that improve power calculations and design productivity
Test & Measurement
Handheld spectrum analyzer family offers 13.6 GHz and 20 GHz models
Rohde & SchwarzPortable R&S FSH spectrum analyzers are positioned as a powerful and versatile tool for performing measurements on base stations, for maintaining and installing transmitter systems and for analyzing signal quality. The analyzers have a rugged, lightweight design and are easy to use, making them
Universal PLD test system can perform boundary scan IC and board tests
Saelig Company, Inc.Saelig Company has introduced the JTAGMaster Tester/Programmer, an integrated solution for testing and configuring Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs). JTAGMaster can perform boundary scan IC and board tests, as well as programming JTAG-compatible IC and EEPROMs using external adapters.
Tester provides significant increase in throughput
Goepel Electronics LlcGOEPEL electronic introduces SFX-TAP16/G-RM, a new version of its TAP Transceiver for the test and programming of up to 16 electronic assemblies in parallel. The compact solution with integrated system power supply helps to increase the throughput for UUT (unit under test) with a single TAP (test access port) by factor 16....
