Products
Boards & Modules
Development board features a precision Timer D PWM capable of 4 ns resolution
Texas InstrumentsSchmartboard has just released a new product -- the Texas Instruments MSP430F5172 Development SchmartModule. This board is an easily to use platform featuring the MSP430F5172 from Texas Instruments. This 4th generation MSP430 includes a 25 MHz core, a 10 bit Analog to digital converter, a 32 bit hardware multiplier, and a precision Timer D PWM capable of 4 ns resolution.
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.
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....
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....
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Photo interrupter intended for optical switches, digital cameras, and printers
Everlight Americas, Inc.Everlight Electronics has introduced the latest member of its ITR series of photo interrupters for use in optical switches, digital cameras and printers, the ultra small outline slotted type ITR1205ST11A/TR. A slotted type opto interrupter detects an object when it enters the gap of the slotted switch....
Door interlock switch enables frequent manual circuit interruptions with 100,000-cycle life span
C&K ComponentsC&K Components has developed a rugged snap-mount interlock pushbutton switch for door interlock systems. The reliable DS Series interlock switch provides latching or momentary actions to deliver a variety of integration options, including typical applications as a detection switch or a circuit interrupt in harsh environments.
Enclosures & Backplanes
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
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.
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.
ICs
Multicore microcontrollers can perform multiple simultaneous tasks
Xmos IncorporatedXMOS announces a significant extension in its range of general-purpose multicore microcontrollers, the L Series. The company is adding 6-, 10- and 12-core variants, plus new memory size options, to the existing 8- and 16-core products in its xCORE family, which now includes over 50 devices, the world’s broadest range of multicore microcontrollers.
HGMM simplifies AC-DC power supply designs
Gaia ConvertersNeed an Avionic AC-DC power supply? Look no further, Gaia Converter the High Rel Power modules specialist, has extended its HGMM AC-DC Front-end module offering with the 150W ½ brick. For all power needs from 35 to 350W or more, Gaia Converter’s state of the art 35W, 150W & 350W PFC modules comply with with the latests standards DO-160E, ABD100, AMD-24, or MIL-STD-704F.
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
Optoelectronics & Displays
Two-channel LED drivers designed for high CRI professional and consumer lamps
Atmel CorporationAtmel announced three new two-channel solid state lighting (SSL) LED drivers that provide accurate color control for two-color LED light engines. In addition, the LED drivers deliver the most efficient power management, with the lowest component count, for high CRI LED lamps.
Explosion-proof light cart features swivel LED fixture
Larson Electronics LlcLarson Electronics announced the release of an explosion proof low profile LED light with cart mounting and swivel attachment. The EPLCD-48-100LED Explosion Proof Low Profile LED Light on Dolly Cart is designed to provide versatile placement and maneuverability to allow operators to precisely place illumination where needed.
Plastic interconnection technology touts easy, fast application of LED arrays
Molex IncorporatedMolex Incorporated announced a new technology that transfers the connectivity and ease of use features from the LED array metal or ceramic substrate to a separate plastic body substrate, allowing for improvements in thermal, optical and mechanical interconnect functionality. This plastic
Packaging & Interconnects
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...
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.
1 mm pitch board-to-wire connector features a locking mechanism for secure mating
Hirose Electric UsaHirose Electric has introduced a narrow 1 mm pitch, board-to-wire connector that significantly reduces the required PC board mounting area. Designated as the DF50 Series, these miniature connectors feature a positive locking mechanism located at the center of the connector that provides a clear, tactile click sensation regardless of the number of repetitive cycles.
Passive & Discrete Devices
Single-channel CMOS driver designed for FET microwave switches and attenuators
M/A-Com Technology Solutions, Inc.M/A-COM Technology Solutions introduced a new single-channel CMOS Driver for microwave switching applications. The MADR-009269 is a high-performance, single-channel CMOS Driver that is used to translate TTL control inputs into complementary gate control voltages for GaAs FET microwave switches and attenuators.
SMT power inductors feature tight DCR tolerance and no thermal aging
Pulse ElectronicsPulse Electronics Corporation expands its range of round-wire coil (RWC) surface mount power inductors to deliver higher inductance/current capability. Mechanical sizes from 7.6 x 7.4 x 6.4mm up to 21.7 x 21.5 x 12.5mm are now available with an inductance range from 0.3uH to 50uH and with a current rating up to 70A.
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
Transformers meet UL5085 Class 2/3 requirements
Triad MagneticsWith its advanced flexible split pack, improved split bobbin design, Class F 155°C insulation system and TUV approval for world-wide use, the next-generation –C2 Models F and FS PC Mount Split Pack Transformers from Triad Magnetics set a new industry standard in this product category.
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...
Transformer withstands operating temperature range of -55°C to +130°C
Renco Electronics, Inc.Renco Electronics' RL-7747 is a current sense transformer that hopes to build on the momentum of their already successful line of transformer and inductor products. The RL-7747 is an easy to design in component that boasts a low profile horizontal design and integrated primary winding.
RF & Microwave/Communications
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.
Coaxial resonator oscillator operates from 5685 MHz to 5780 MHz
Crystek CrystalCrystek’s CVCO55CXT-5685-5780 Coaxial Resonator Oscillator (CRO) is a coaxial-based VCO with an internal proprietary frequency doubler. The family’s frequency doubling, 2X fundamental technology is asserted to reach new performance levels of
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
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.
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
Inductive sensors range in frequency up to 10 KHz
Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc.Pepperl+Fuchs has added new short cylindrical barrel and square profile models to its NBB family of inductive sensors. These flush-mount sensors deliver sensing ranges up to 1.5mm and switching frequency up to 10 KHz in temperatures ranging from -25 degrees to +85 degrees C (-13 to 185 degrees F).
Software
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 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.
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
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....
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
Improvements to industry's first IJTAG toolset enable significantly faster performance
Asset IntertechImprovements to the graphical viewer and significantly faster performance are among the enhancements to ASSET InterTech’s ScanWorks IJTAG Test tool, with which engineers are able to access, control and automate the operations of test and measurement instruments embedded in chips.
