Products
Boards & Modules
Kits help Raspberry Pi users add a display
NewarkRaspberry Pi fans can add a display to their devices using three new Adafruit Pi Plate kits, which are available at electronics distributor Newark element14. The kits enable a display to be added to the Raspberry Pi without the usual wiring difficulties; they can control a 16x2 Character LCD using
Microprocessor design trainer allows users to implement a fully functioning MCU in minutes
Global SpecialtiesGlobal Specialties introduced the DL-030, Microprocessor Design Trainer. The DL-030 uses an FPGA chip, allowing a user to implement a fully functioning microcontroller in minutes. This complete and ruggedly packed trainer is positioned as providing a solid learning platform for
Bluetooth audio module supports audio for music, voice
Microchip Technology Inc.Microchip Technology Inc., announced the expansion of its wireless product portfolio with a certified Bluetooth® Audio Module that supports audio for voice and music. The RN52 module provides extremely low power consumption in a small, surface-mount form factor, and includes standard Bluetooth audio and data profiles for all smart-phone platforms.
Computer Peripherals & Networking Devices
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
Fanless medical computer features rich I/O connectivity and wireless support
Adlink TechnologyADLINK Technology announces the first of its new TOPAZ line of medical computers, the 3rd edition of EN-60601-1 certified TPZ-1300, featuring rich I/O connectivity, wireless support, and duty-specific performance processors with long life support. The TPZ-1300 delivers ruggedized reliability....
Industrial analog I/O server targets process control and automation markets
LantronixLantronix added the xSenso Controller to its xSenso analog sensor networking family, designed specifically for use in rugged and harsh environments including industrial automation, process control, manufacturing, chemicals, and oil and gas industries. The new analog and relay outputs provide the ability to
Cooling & Thermal Management
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.
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.
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
Linear rail includes integrated IDEA drive
Haydon Kerk Motion SolutionsHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions has introduced the latest addition to its new BGS (Ball Guide Screw) linear rail product line. The BGS06 linear rail with the integrated IDEA Drive is a versatile system utilizing the popular size 17 single stack or double stack stepper motor linear actuator with an integrated and fully programmable stepper motor controller.
Stamped spring pin achieves 31 gram actuation force per pin
Ironwood Electronics, Inc.Ironwood Electronics recently introduced a new LGA socket, addressing high performance requirements for 0.5mm pitch devices - CBT-LGA-5000. The contactor is a stamped spring pin with 31 gram actuation force per pin and cycle life of 500,000 insertions.
Anti-vandal switch offers both dot and ring illumination options
E-SwitchE-Switch announces new features for the popular PV6 anti-vandal switch. This tamper-resistant switch is used in many applications, including those accessible to the public, and those requiring a sleek design. It offers both dot and ring illumination options and is rated to IP65 standards.
Enclosures & Backplanes
NEMA enclosures are ready to install with UPS series
Falcon Electric Inc.Falcon Electric, Inc. announced its new “ready to install” NEMA enclosures of any size with the company’s 1 kVA to 3 kVA SSG-RP Series wide temperature UPSs. The on-line double-conversion UPS and enclosure are UL, cUL and CE-listed to operate between -20°C to 55°C (SSG Industrial Series) and
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
Pulse-gate firing board controls 2 six-pulse SCR bridges
Applied Power Systems, Inc.Applied Power Systems is proud to announce the release of their BAP3012 next generation twelve pulse gate firing board which provides robust and reliable operation of parallel or series connected SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) bridges for high power phase-control and power conversion applications using up to 100mm devices.
MOSFETs provide a 5% improvement in thermal dissipation compared to conventional solutions
Mouser ElectronicsMouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking Power CSP MOSFETs from Panasonic that provide a 5% improvement in thermal dissipation and a dramatically reduced size compared to conventional solutions. Panasonic Electronic Components FJ3P02100L and FK3P02110L power MOSFET transistors provide improved thermal performance....
MOSFETs deliver benchmark on-state resistance for improved system efficiency in heavy load applications
International RectifierInternational Rectifier introduced a family of automotive-qualified COOLiRFET MOSFETs delivering benchmark on-state resistance (Rds(on)) for heavy load applications including electric power steering (EPS), braking systems and other heavy loads on internal combustion engine (ICE) and micro hybrid vehicle platforms.
Optoelectronics & Displays
Chip on board LED packages tout high efficacy for spotlight applications
SamsungSamsung Electronics is introducing a high efficiency, chip-on-board (COB) family of LED packages, LC013/26/40B, which features a compact light emitting surface (LES), designed for use in high performance indoor and outdoor lighting, and ideally
Red and green traffic light features waterproof construction
Larson Electronics LlcThe EPL-TL-2X10W-C Class 1, Division 1 and Class 2 Division 1 LED Traffic Light from Larson Electronics is a new industrial grade LED lighting solution designed to provide reliable and safe operation in hazardous locations. Featuring long life LEDs and waterproof construction, this versatile signal light is ideal for industrial fueling stations....
LED backlight delivers 8,640 lumens
Larson Electronics LlcLarson Electronics Magnalight announced the addition of a magnetically mounted LED back light for commercial and industrial applications. The WAL-M-3X48LED-120 features three positional LED light heads, delivering 8,640 lumens, anchored by a stout aluminum frame and 600 pounds of magnetic grip.
Packaging & Interconnects
0.5 mm pitch FPC/FFC connector boasts a mated height of 2 mm
Hirose Electric UsaHirose Electric has developed a 0.5 mm pitch, zero-insertion force connector for applications that utilize both, flexible printed circuit (FPC) or flexible flat cable (FFC). The FH52 Series features a unique design that increases the retention force on the FFC/FPC while making the positioning and insertion of the cable easier.
Couplers include patch cables that are already fitted
Harting, Inc.HARTING has expanded its har-port line of service interfaces with RJ45 couplers with patch cables already fitted. Users no longer need a separate socket or patch cables with their RJ45 coupler. These compact and robust, fully shielded interfaces are available with cable lengths ranging from 0.2 to 5 metres....
D-subminiature gender changers have hardware removed for panel mounting
L-Com Global ConnectivityL-com, Inc. has launched a line of D-Subminiature female to female gender changers that have the normal mating hardware removed so it does not get in the way of panel mounting. The new items come in DB9, DB15, and DB25 sizes, as well as
Passive & Discrete Devices
Digital Voice Processor gains voice store/retrieve and packet data functionality
Cml MicrocircuitsCML Microcircuits is pleased to announce the release of a new Function Image and Datasheet for the CMX7011 Digital Voice Processor. With the new Function Image the CMX7011 is capable of Voice Store/Retrieve (VSR) and Packet Data functionality. The CMX7011 is a flexible, half-duplex, digital voice processor that provides the digital advantage to conventional analogue two-way radios.
Two-way power divider offers a wide, 1 GHz to 40 GHz coverage
KrytarKrytar, Inc., announced a new two-way power divider offering desirable performance over the broadband frequency range of 1.0 GHz to 40.0 GHz in a compact package with 14 dB Isolation and ±0.60 dB amplitude tracking. The Model 6010400 two-way divider exhibits
Fuse approved under the UL913 standard to operate in hazardous locations
Mouser ElectronicsMouser Electronics is stocking the Littelfuse PICO 259-UL913 fuse - the only fuse approved under the UL913 standard to operate in hazardous locations. Littelfuse PICO 259-UL913 series fuses meet the UL 913 standard for Intrinsically Safe Electrical Equipment to operate in hazardous locations.
Power Sources & Signal Conditioning Devices
Front-end power supplies achieve up to 92% efficiency
Tdk Corporation Of AmericaTDK Corporation announces the expansion of its TDK-Lambda HFE1600 range of 1.6kW high-density, front end power supplies with the addition of a 32V model. Particularly well-suited for use in broadcast applications, the HFE1600-32 operates from a universal 85 to 265Vac input, and the high efficiency of up to 92% minimizes heat dissipation....
40-Watt, 2” x 1” DC/DC converter offers a 4:1 input
Contech, A Division Of CalexConTech 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
400W AC/DC power supplies certified to EN 60601 3RDedition
MicroPower Direct, LLCThe MPU-400M series, available now from MicroPower Direct, is a family of compact 400W AC/DC power supplies that are certified to EN 60601 3RDedition. These power supplies offer a unique combination of high power, safety features, robust performance and compact construction.
RF & Microwave/Communications
Coaxial resonator oscillator operates at 4812 MHz with a tuning voltage range of 0.3 Vdc to 4.7 Vdc
Crystal Group, Inc.Crystek’s new CVCO55CXT-4812-4812 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.
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.
TCXO includes typical phase noise figures of -63dBc/Hz at 10Hz and -161dBc/Hz at 100kHz
IQD Frequency Products, Inc.IQD’s new IQXT-60 series Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) offers excellent phase noise performance in a miniature low height package. With typical phase noise figures of -63dBc/Hz at 10Hz and -161dBc/Hz at 100kHz coupled with a low current consumption of around 5.0mA...
Sensors & Actuators
Isolated pressure instruments designed for dial gauges, switches, digital gauges, and transmitters
Ashcroft IncAshcroft pressure instruments can be configured with media isolators specifically engineered for harsh or corrosive process liquids and gases. Whether the measuring device is a dial gauge, switch, digital gauge or transmitter, there is an Ashcroft diaphragm seal or other isolation device that can be mated for complete media protection.
Linear motor positioning stage generates 20lbs of continuous force and 60lbs of peak force
H2W Technologies, Inc.H2W introduces a new vacuum compatible SR series positioning stage. The brushless linear motor positioning stage (P/N SRS-024-04-020-01V)is a closed loop system that can be used for positioning applications inside a vacuum environment. The SR series stage is a compact, small footprint, open type positioning stage.
Booster pack lets users jumpstart and explore sensor fusion applications
Texas InstrumentsTexas Instruments announced the Sensor Hub BoosterPack for its Tiva C Series TM4C123G LaunchPad. This plug-in daughter card that allows ARM Cortex-M4 MCU developers create products with up to seven types of motion and environmental sensing capabilities. The board and software enables
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.
Optical modulation analyzer series includes new software option
TektronixTektronix announced a new software option for its OM4000 optical modulation analyzer series that offers automated test support for 400G multi-carrier coherent optical modulation. This software option will greatly reduce test times for researchers working on 400G and faster coherent optical systems....
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.
Test & Measurement
AWG touts 50 GS/s sample rate for high-speed test apps, advanced research
TektronixTektronix unveiled its next generation of arbitrary waveform generators that offer up to 50 GS/s sample rate performance. The new AWG70000 Series supports a range of demanding signal generation requirements in defense electronics, high-speed serial, optical networking and advanced research
DC current data logger features 10-year battery life
Omega EngineeringOmega introduced a new series of DC Current Data Loggers. The OM-CP-PROCESS101A logger features 10 year battery life, 4 Hz reading rate, multiple start/stop function, ultra high speed download, 1 million reading storage capacity, memory wrap, battery life indicator, optional
Signal generator targets analog / digital narrowband radio apps
Anritsu CompanyAnritsu Company introduced the MG3740A analog signal generator that outputs AM/FM/ΦM test signals for evaluation of narrowband analog radio equipment used in public safety networks and private commercial networks. Featuring exceptional single side band
