Products
Boards & Modules
PXI module capable of supporting multiple MUX configurations
Pickering InterfacesPickering Interfaces is expanding its range of solid state PXI versatile multiplexers with the introduction of the 40-683. The 40-683 is a single slot 3U PXI module providing a versatile multiplexer solution capable of supporting multiple MUX configurations that include single pole, two pole and multiple bank capabilities from a single module.
Modules designed to aid in development of products in compliance with ZigBee standards
Anaren Microwave IncAnaren, Inc. announced today that it has introduced a family of four Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR™) modules designed specifically to help OEMs develop products that wirelessly communicate in compliance with the ZigBee® standard. Based on the Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) CC2530 low-power RF SoC (which operates using TI's Z-Stack™ firmware),
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
Computer Peripherals & Networking Devices
Industrial mobile handheld computer utilizes the Windows CE 6.0 R3 operating system
Adlink TechnologyADLINK Technology announced the IMX-9000, an industrial mobile handheld computer using the Windows CE 6.0 R3 operating system. Combining high-performance RFID, a barcode scanner and GPRS/WLAN wireless transmission functions to satisfy diverse working requirements, the IMX-9000—with superior resistance to impact, water, and dust—can be applied in a variety of industries....
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
Multi-core microcontroller (MCU) family aimed at functional safety applications for car electronics
StmicroelectronicsSTMicroelectronics announced a new member in its multi-core microcontroller (MCU) family aimed at functional safety applications for car electronics. The new device combines compliance with the most stringent automotive safety standards (ISO 26262)...
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
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.
Pushbutton switches feature overmold actuator
Apem ComponentsAPEM introduces its AV Series pushbutton switches with an overmold actuator. Complementing APEM’s line of pushbutton switches, the AV Series is ideally suited for applications pertaining to security panels, public kiosks, vending machines, ATM machines, handicap access control panels, and heavy hydraulic lift equipment.
Power factor controllers include operating voltage of 110 V AC to 230 V AC
Tdk Corporation Of AmericaTDK Corporation presents two new types of the BR7000 series of EPCOS power factor controllers. The BR7000-T power factor controller offers 15 transistor outputs instead of 15 relay outputs. It is designed for applications that require fast switching operations....
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
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
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.
ICs
Tool provides CCM and buck LED driver designs in under a minute
Fairchild SemiconductorFairchild Semiconductor’s Power Supply WebDesigner design and simulation tool provides complete designs in under a minute and includes complete continuous conduction mode (CCM), non-isolated active PFC buck and buck LED driver designs. From user-specified design inputs, the
Kit promises everything needed to fully evaluate high-speed data converters
Texas InstrumentsTexas Instruments introduced what is said to be the industry's first complete high-speed data converter system evaluation kit (HSDC-SEK). The HSDC-SEK-10 includes a pattern capture card, pattern generator card, low-jitter clock source, clean 10-MHz signal source and a multi-output regulated power supply.
32-channel discrete-to-digital sensing IC includes built-in lightning protection
Holt Integrated CircuitsHolt Integrated Circuits today announced the introduction of HI-8435, a new 3.3V, 32-channel, discrete-to-digital sensing IC with SPI interface and built-in lightning protection. The sense input thresholds and hysteresis are programmable via the 20MHz SPI bus and all 32 sense output states may be read with a single SPI command.
Optoelectronics & Displays
LED produces 10,000 lumens of bright white light
Larson Electronics LlcMagnalight.com by Larson Electronics has announced the addition of the EPL-BS-161M-100 explosion proof LED light with aluminum base stand to its line of explosion proof LED lighting equipment. Producing 10,000 lumens of bright white light...
Award-winning Cree XLamp XB-D LEDs available at Mouser
Mouser ElectronicsMouser Electronics, Inc. today announced it is stocking the award-winning XLamp XB-D Series LEDs from Cree. The smallest lighting class LED available, the XB-D was selected as a winner of ECN Readers Choice Tech Awards 2012.
PAR38-style LED light features multiple operating modes
Larson Electronics LlcLarson Electronics has announced the release of a multi-mode capable LED light with remote control that is compatible with standard PAR38 style light fixtures. The LED18W-PAR38-RGB 18 Watt RGB LED PAR 38 Remote Control Light provides innovative control and operating options with remote control operation and multi-color output choices....
Packaging & Interconnects
Cable assembly features shield-less design, delivers data rates of Up to 10Gb/s
FciFCI has developed the AirMax VS® high-speed internal cable assembly that utilizes an innovative shield-less connector design to deliver excellent signal integrity (SI) performance and data rates of up to 10Gb/s. The advanced AirMax VS® high-speed internal cable assembly
Cable assembly provides high performance at lower cost
SamtecSamtec’s line of standard high speed cable assemblies now includes an Edge Card Cable Assembly featuring 100Ω AcceleRate fully shielded twinax cable which is a low cost alternative to standard twinax cable assemblies, but with equivalent performance.
8-pin panel-mount receptacles include gold-plated contacts that can withstand a maximum of 30 V
Binder UsaBinder-USA has expanded its Series 768 and 718 M8 product line with new 8-pin panel-mount receptacles. The receptacles provide an ideal solution for applications requiring high pin numbers in areas with limited space. The connectors are commonly used for sensors and actuators in the industrial and automation industries.
Passive & Discrete Devices
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
Silicon diodes offer ‘soft’ switching and low reverse recovery charge
Power IntegrationsPower Integrations introduced the LQA200 series of 200V diodes. The company’s Qspeed high-performance silicon diodes are based on merged-PIN technology that offers ‘soft’ switching and low reverse recovery charge (Qrr). This unique balance of features enables high-frequency operation and permits the use of small, inexpensive magnetic components....
SMT limiter diode targets receiver protection applications
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Skyworks Solutions introduced a surface mount limiter diode for receiver protection applications. The CLA4608-085LF is a low capacitance silicon PIN limiter diode designed for high power applications ranging from 10 MHz to over 6 GHz. The maximum resistance at
Power Sources & Signal Conditioning Devices
UPS systems include pre-installed network card
Tripp LiteTripp Lite has expanded its series of line-interactive UPS Systems to include six SmartPro models with pre-installed SNMPWEBCARD network cards. These new UPS Systems arrive at a facility network-ready and can be deployed quickly, saving IT personnel valuable time.
Power amplifier systems available in the frequency range of 20 to 1000 MHz
Empower Rf SystemsEmpower RF Systems is delivering units from its “Size Matters” 1 kW Power Amplifier portfolio to Richardson RFPD as an integral part of a Test & Measurement promotion that Richardson RFPD is sponsoring on its website. The two companies are collaborating on a package of free accessories....
Motion control provide over 1 Kilowatt of power
Performance Motion DevicesPerformance Motion Devices, Inc. (PMD) announces ATLAS®, a new family of single-axis amplifiers that provide high performance torque control of DC Brush, brushless DC, and step motors. ATLAS amplifiers are packaged in a compact solderable format and utilize standard through-hole pins for all connections.
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.
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...
Cellular router includes 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity technology
B & B ElectronicsB&B Electronics announces that it has added 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity technology to its rugged SPECTRE 3G cellular router. Called the SPECTRE3G-W, this new wireless cellular router is a single box solution that provides local machine-to-machine (M2M) network connectivity via its built-in Wi-Fi Hotspot, Ethernet 10/100 and I/O ports....
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.
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
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.
Software
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....
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 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
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.
Spectrum analyzer evaluates signals from 9kHz to 3 GHz
Saelig Co. Inc.Saelig Company, Inc. has introduced the GA4063 Spectrum Analyzer, an advanced, high specification instrument for evaluating signals from 9kHz to 3GHz. The GA4063 features an easy-to-use keypad and soft-key layout, and a large 8.5-inch (800x480) full-color widescreen TFT LCD display,
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
