Products
Boards & Modules
High-speed machine-to-machine module enables connectivity on the Sprint Network
Telit Wireless SolutionsTelit Wireless Solutions announced its DE910-DUAL cellular M2M module is now tested for compatibility on the Sprint Network. A dual-band CDMA 1x EV-DO Rev. A module, the DE910-DUAL allows Sprint M2M Solutions customers to deploy a wide range of M2M applications that will benefit from reliable, high-speed connectivity over Sprint’s nationwide network.
Discrete-to-digital sensing devices include eight configurable channels
Holt Integrated CircuitsHolt Integrated Circuits today announced the availability of evaluation boards for its latest discrete-to-digital product line. Three different boards are available to demonstrate the unique features of HI-8425, HI-8430 and HI-8435 product families.
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),
Computer Peripherals & Networking Devices
Fanless embedded computer designed for applications requiring a compact profile, maximum computing power and graphics performance
Adlink TechnologyADLINK Technology, Inc., a leading global provider of trusted I/O platforms, announces the release of its latest fanless embedded computer, the MXC-6300. Equipped with 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processors and a QM77 chipset, the MXC-6300 solidly delivers top-of-the-line computing power
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)...
Miniature smart sensor combines 3-axis accelerometer with embedded microcontroller
StmicroelectronicsSTMicroelectronics announced details of a miniature smart sensor that combines a 3-axis accelerometer with an embedded microcontroller together in an ultra-compact 3x3x1mm LGA package for advanced custom motion-recognition capabilities.
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
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.
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.
Brushless DC motor drives include operating current of 5 amps RMS continuous and a peak current of 10 amps RMS
Applied Motion ProductsApplied Motion Products announces the release of a new line of brushless DC motor drives. The BD5 is a brushless DC motor drive that is based on advanced control technology featuring excellent performance and ease of use. The drive is aimed at OEM applications that require high performance, high speed stability, basic speed control and low cost.
Enclosures & Backplanes
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.
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.
Waterproof electronic enclosure family adds four new sizes
PolycasePolycase’s NEMA 4X rated WA, WC and WP Series of waterproof electronic enclosures has expanded to include four new enclosure sizes. Ranging from 2.28” x 2.52” to 14.12” x 7.84”, the plastic enclosures now host 17 different size options. The WA, WC, and WP Series are UL listed to UL508-4X and meet
ICs
Development board features dedicated eGaN driver
Efficient Power ConversionEfficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) introduced the EPC9010 development board to help engineers start designing with a 100-V enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN) field effect transistor (FET) in applications such as high-speed DC/DC power supplies, point-of-load converters, class D audio
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)...
Flash microcontroller family includes advanced connectivity peripherals and floating point unit
Atmel CorporationAtmelCorporation announced it has expanded its ARM Cortex-M4 based Flash family to include the SAM4E series, which features advanced connectivity peripherals, a floating point unit (FPU), advanced analog capabilities, and higher processing power.
Optoelectronics & Displays
LED light fixture designed to resist the damaging effects of wet and corrosive locations
Larson Electronics LlcLarson Electronics has announced today the release of a high output explosion proof LED light fixture designed to resist the damaging effects of wet and corrosive locations. The HALP-48-2L-LED-G2 Corrosion Resistant LED Light offers improved light output combined with a corrosion resistant design for use in hazardous locations....
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
Magnalight handheld spotlight featured on HBO's True Blood
Larson Electronics LlcUnder the name of Fangbanger Productions, the hit TV show True Blood selected yet another Magnalight spotlight for an episode in the upcoming season. The GL-8130-M handheld spotlight offers a uniquely convertible configuration for use as a handheld lantern or traditional spotlight form factor.
Packaging & Interconnects
Wall-plug adapter series designed for small appliances applications
PhihongPhihong USA has expanded its 2.75W power adapter offering to include a new series of small, fixed wall-plug adapters with standard DC cords. Based on its best-selling PSM03A USB chargers, Phihong’s new PSM03A series is available in 5, 7.5, 9, 10 and 12V outputs and features a CC/CV function....
Flat cables ideal for guided missile and fire control systems
Cicoil Corp.Cicoil’s highly durable flat cables are designed for guided missile and fire control systems, where unparalleled performance is critical and cable failure is not an option. Their compact, silicone encased flat cable solutions are engineered to provide consistent electrical characteristics, space & weight savings, optimum cable flexibility...
VITA 66.1 optical MT backplane interconnect system promises simplified VPX-architecture
Molex IncorporatedMolex launched the VITA 66.1 ruggedized optical MT backplane interconnect solution for high-density aerospace, defense and commercial embedded system applications. Fully compliant with the ANSI-ratified 66.1 specification, the compact VITA 66.1 optical MT backplane solution is
Passive & Discrete Devices
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....
Capacitor features low resistance, stable temperature characteristics
Murata Power Solutions Inc.Murata Americas introduced its DMF series, a high peak current electrical double-layer capacitor (EDLC). The newest EDLC offering from Murata also features low resistance (40mΩ to 60mΩ) and stable temperature characteristics, enabling it to be charged and discharged frequently over the operating range of -30°C to +70°C
Resistor features wide side terminal construction for high 2 W power rating
Vishay IntertechnologyVishay Intertechnology today announced a new surface-mount Power Metal Strip resistor featuring a wide side terminal construction that yields a high 2 W power rating in the compact 1020 case size. The WSL1020 combines its high power-to-footprint-size ratio with extremely low resistance values down to 0.003 Ω and stable resistance tolerances to 0.5 percent.
Power Sources & Signal Conditioning Devices
Power shelf includes scalability up to 8,000 W
Dongah Elecomm UsaThe DongAh Elecomm 8,000W compact 2RU-high CWRS-4150A Power Shelf combines the benefits of increased power density with ease of installation and maintenance. The power system may be populated with up to four DRM-440 Rectifier Modules for power scalability up to 8,000W....
High-voltage power supply modules include 25PPM option
UltraVolt, Inc.UltraVolt announced it has further refined its product line by offering the -25PPM option on its High Power C Series and High Power 8C-30C Series. The -25PPM option has been available on product lines such as the popular A Series high-voltage bias power supply (from 4W to 30W and 0 to 62V to 40kV)....
Low-cost, single-output, 20W switching power supplies feature compact packaging
MicroPower Direct, LLCAvailable now from MicroPower Direct, the MPM-20EPB series is a family of low-cost, single-output, 20W switching power supplies. These modules include a universal AC input, full safety approvals, robust filtering and compact packaging.
RF & Microwave/Communications
Sweep function generators can produce sine waveforms from 0.1 Hz to 7 MHz
B&K Precision CorporationB&K Precision announced two new DDS (direct digital synthesis) sweep function generators, models 4007B and 4013B, which improve upon the former models 4007DDS and 4013DDS with an enhanced user interface as well as lower prices. Models 4007B and 4013B can generate sine and square waveforms from 0.1 Hz to 7 MHz and 0.1 Hz to 12 MHz, respectively.
MEMS oscillator presents small size, power savings for mobile applications
SiTime Corp.SiTime introduced the SiT15xx family of 32 kHz MEMS oscillators that are positioned to replace legacy quartz crystal resonators. This family is targeted at mobile applications such as smart phones and tablets, which require small size and low power. The family rivals quartz-based devices and
PoE injector extends PoE up to 200 meters & features SNMP protocol
PhihongPhihong USA has developed a new single-output midspan that can power IEEE802.3at compliant applications up to 200 meters (660 feet) from a network switch. The waterproof injector, designated the POE33S-1AT-N, has an output of 33.6W at 56V DC and is ideal for applications in harsh environments, including IP cameras and wireless access points.
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.
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.
Standalone 3-axis magnetometer delivers high performance in a very small package
StmicroelectronicsSTMicroelectronics has added a high-performance standalone 3-axis magnetometer to its MEMS sensor portfolio. The new sensor delivers high performance in a very small package. Because of its small size and high performance, the sensor is ideal for mobile phones...
Software
Software option for optical modulation analyzer series greatly reduces test times
TektronixTektronix, Inc. 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 while providing the flexibility to define carrier count, carrier spacing and modulation formats. It also provides compiled carrier measurement results and multi-carrier visualization for integrated analysis.
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.
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.
Test & Measurement
Modular DC electronic load designed for multi-channel DC source testing
B&K Precision CorporationB&K Precision 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. Any combination of these modules can be installed for multi-channel operation in the 4-slot MDL Series mainframe....
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
Saelig announces world's first USB 3.0 PC oscilloscope
Saelig Company, Inc.Saelig Company has introduced the PicoScope 3207A and PicoScope 3207B, the first PC oscilloscopes to offer a USB 3.0 interface. The PicoScope 3207A is a 2-channel USB oscilloscope with 250 MHz bandwidth, 1 GS/s sampling rate, 256 Msample buffer memory and a built-in function generator.
