Products
Boards & Modules
PLX, Kontron announce PCIe SBCs achieve 5.6 GB/s speeds between VPX boards
KontronPLX 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
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
SoC development kit features ARM DS-5 Altera Edition toolkit
AlteraAltera Corporation announced the availability of its Cyclone V SoC Development Kit. Developed in collaboration with ARM, this kit features the recently announced ARM Development Studio 5 (DS-5) Altera Edition Toolkit software, an FPGA-adaptive debugging tool that
Computer Peripherals & Networking Devices
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....
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
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
Cooling & Thermal Management
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.
Epoxy mount socket operates at bandwidths up to 8 GHz
Ironwood Electronics, Inc.Ironwood Electronics has recently introduced a new high-performance BGA socket for 0.8mm pitch BGA 78 pin DDR3 packages. The SG-BGA-6374 socket is designed for an 9x13 mm package size and operates at bandwidths up to 8 GHz with less than 1dB of insertion loss.
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.
Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices
Illuminated pushbutton switches offer RGB color options
E-SwitchE-Switch announced its LP6 Series LED illuminated pushbutton switch includes a color option. The switch is available with either SPST or DPST circuit options, and it is a momentary switch. It offers a 15-mm square sculptured cap with LED color options that now include
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.
DC motor features a rated torque of 53 mNm
Maxon Precision Motors, Inc.The new – big and powerful – RE 30 EB precious metal brushed motor is a special and rare drive, and for certain applications, it's exactly what's needed. Precious metal brushes are known for ensuring low, constant contact resistance over the entire service life, a characteristic that makes control far easier.
Enclosures & Backplanes
Automotive vents protect powertrain components from harsh environments
W.L. Gore & AssociatesW. 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....
Network cube enclosure available in compact size
New Age EnclosuresNew Age Enclosures announces the release of a sleek new enclosure called “The Network Cube”. Identified as part number S-202010, the compact design measures just 2.0” in length, 2.0” in width, and 1.0” in height. The term Network Cube was chosen as its size is an ideal fit with coaxial plugs, Ethernet interface, and as an RF interface node.
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.
ICs
PLX, Kontron announce PCIe SBCs achieve 5.6 GB/s speeds between VPX boards
KontronPLX 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
FPGA mezzanine card rapid prototyping kit aids JESD204B-compatible ADC-to-FPGA connectivity
Analog Devices, Inc.Analog Device added to its line of FPGA development platform-compatible FPGA mezzanine cards (FMC) incorporating JEDEC JESD204B SerDes (serializer/de-serializer) technology. Digital and analog designers can use the AD9250-FMC-250EBZ kit to simplify and rapidly prototype high-speed JESD204B A/D converter-to-FPGA platforms.
GPIB Driver controls test instruments on Windows 8 operating systems
Ics ElectronicsToday, ICS Electronics announced the release of their updated GPIB Driver for controlling test instruments on Windows 8 operating systems. Designated as 488.2V4, this updated driver fully supports 32 and 64-bit Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems.
Optoelectronics & Displays
LED light measures just under 3.5 inches outer diameter
Larson Electronics LlcLarson Electronics Magnalight.com announced the addition of a small form factor Class 1 Division 2 LED light. Measuring just under 3.5 inches outer diameter, the HAL-7w-LED seven watt hazardous location LED light is applicable for small area coverage.
Intrinsically safe blasting light provides long run times on a single set of alkaline batteries
Larson Electronics LlcLarsonelectronics.com has introduced a compact and powerful LED blasting light designed to provide extreme durability and cordless hands free operation. The Larson Electronics BLG-LED-4 Intrinsically Safe Blasting Light provides long run times on a single set of alkaline batteries while providing enough power to cut through dusty media blasting conditions.
LED linear modules boast 145lm/W luminous efficacy
SamsungSamsung Electronics announced the introduction of a new lineup of Zhaga-compliant LED H-Series linear modules that feature extremely high efficacy, as well as excellent light quality, and color consistency for use in a wide range of LED lighting applications including ambient lighting and linear fixtures.
Packaging & Interconnects
Combo D-subminiature connectors provide a high signal-to-noise ratio
ConecCONEC has developed a series of non-magnetic combination D-subminiature connectors for advanced medical imaging equipment. These combination D-subminiature connectors exhibit a low relative magnetism because they replace the major conventional magnetic components that could interfere with the magnetic flux of medical imaging systems, such MRI machines.
Industrial wired Ethernet routers protected against harsh environments
B & B ElectronicsB&B Electronics Manufacturing announced its SPECTRE RT 300 series industrial wired Ethernet routers, which are designed to securely connect Ethernet and serial equipment in tough environments where office/home-grade routers can’t handle the job. Much like the Linksys router in homes, the rugged SPECTRE RT router can connect a private network to a public one....
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.
Passive & Discrete Devices
LIN communication devices include integrated voltage regulation & watchdog functionality
MelexisThe local interconnect network (LIN) bus continues to see widespread adoption in the automotive world. This robust, cost-effective communication protocol allows implementation of many basic networking functions in sub-systems previously considered to be uneconomical for smart actuators and controls.
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.
Power MOSFETs feature low on-state resistance
Renesas Technology America, Inc.Renesas Electronics Corporation announced three new low on-state resistance MOSFET products, including the μPA2766T1A, optimized for use as ORing FETs in power supply units for network servers and storage systems. Featuring the industry’s lowest on-state resistance of 0.72 mΩ (typical value) for 30 V...
Power Sources & Signal Conditioning Devices
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.
Miniature SMT mountable 5W DC/DC converters combine high performance features
MicroPower Direct, LLCNow available from MicroPower Direct, the LF500RU series is a family of miniature SMT mountable 5W DC/DC converters. These converters combine high performance features such as a wide 4:1 input range, tight line/load regulation and low noise operation with a compact SMT package.
DC/DC converters fully approved to both EN 60950 and EN 60601
MicroPower Direct, LLCAvailable immediately from MicroPower Direct, the MA600MHI series is a family of compact, 6W DC/DC converters fully approved to both EN 60950 and EN 60601. They are specifically designed to meet the stringent isolation, reinforced insulation and low leakage requirements of medical grade equipment.
RF & Microwave/Communications
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
SMD crystal offered at a frequency of 32.7680 kHz
Arco, IncThe SMQ32SN is a very small size SMD crystal which is only offered at a frequency of 32.7680 kHz. The seam sealed ceramic metal package contains a highly reliable and heat resistant tuning fork crystal. A special photolithographic manufacturing process is used in order to reduce the blank size and to improve the electrical parameters.
VCXO delivers small size combined with low jitter
IQD Frequency Products, Inc.IQD’s new IQXV-40 series Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillator (VCXO) launching at Design West 2013 satisfies market demand for smaller package styles and low jitter. Measuring just 3.2 x 2.5mm and housed in a hermetically sealed package with a grounded metal lid for low EMI radiation...
Sensors & Actuators
EEPROM-configurable IC enables easier development of TPMS modules
MelexisThe MLX91802 is a system in package solution for tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) implementations that combines an analog pressure sensor and a low power sensor interface with an MLX16 16-bit RISC-based microcontroller. It is housed in a compact, pressure ported, plastic SO16 package and has an operational temperature range of -40 °C to 125 °C.
Signal Conditioner features analog and RS485 outputs
Macro SensorsMacro Sensors introduces the EAZY-CAL LVC 4000 Signal Conditioner with analog (4-20mA or user selectable voltage) and RS-485 outputs. Compatible with most LVDT and RVDT linear position sensors, including half bridge, the EAZY-CAL LVC 4000 LVDT/RVDT Signal Conditioner digitally communicates with up to 16 devices simultaneously....
Modules combine capacitive humidity sensor features with ASIC functionality
Innovative Sensor TechnologyThe HYT Series digital I2C humidity sensor from Innovative Sensor Technology combines the features of a capacitive humidity sensor with the high functionality of an ASIC. Calibrated, temperature compensated, and with
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 allows for easy setup of embedded motion controllers
Performance Motion DevicesPerformance Motion Devices announces a major new release of its Pro-Motion software for Windows-based environments. Pro-Motion 5.0 adds a number of key capabilities including an upgraded axis setup wizard, support for SPI-based motion amplifiers including PMD's ATLAS digital amplifier products, and support for all-in-one embedded motion cards and systems.
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
Basic spectrum analyzer designed for budget-driven applications
Agilent TechnologiesAgilent Technologies announced a new basic spectrum analyzer for budget-constrained applications in R&D, manufacturing, maintenance, education labs, spectrum management, bench repair and other general-purpose analyzer applications. The Agilent N9322C basic spectrum analyzer for the 9-kHz to 7-GHz frequency includes....
Basic spectrum analyzer designed for budget-driven applications
Agilent TechnologiesAgilent Technologies announced a new basic spectrum analyzer for budget-constrained applications in R&D, manufacturing, maintenance, education labs, spectrum management, bench repair and other general-purpose analyzer applications. The Agilent N9322C basic spectrum analyzer for the 9-kHz to 7-GHz frequency includes....
Vector signal generator creates complex multichannel scenarios for highest demands
Rohde & SchwarzThe R&S SMW200A high-performance vector signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz enables faster time-to-market, improves end-device quality, and exceeds important 2G, 3G and 4G digital standards and applications. Featuring versatile configuration options...
