Single board computer simplifies instrument control

The PDQ Lite is a low cost single board computer and development board that hosts the Freescale HCS12/9S12 MCU and an embedded RTOS. This GNU C-programmable instrument controller is well suited for data acquisition and control, PWM drive, I2C sensor interfacing, laboratory automation, scientific instruments, SCADA, instrumentation and automation.

Arduino-compatible boards tout prototyping-friendly 32-bit MCU packages

Microchip Technology Inc. expanded its Arduino compatible chipKIT platform ecosystem, with new tools from Digilent, Inc., the Fair Use Building and Research (FUBAR) Labs, and Schmalz Haus LLC. These new tools are based on Microchip’s 32-bit PIC32 microcontrollers (MCUs) in prototyping-friendly

Roboteq backs Raspberry PI-based Robot Navigation Computer project on Kickstarter

Roboteq is collaborating on a kickstarter project named RIO (for Raspberry IO) and aimed at creating an intelligent I/O card that stacks over the $35 Raspberry PI Linux Single Board computer. The RIO card includes a rich set of I/O and connectivity features.

Fanless embedded computer designed for applications requiring a compact profile, maximum computing power and graphics performance

ADLINK 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 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

PC/104-Plus compatible single board computer powered by an Intel1.66 GHz Atom processor

WinSystems announced their PPM-C393-S, a PC/104-Plus compatible single board computer (SBC) powered by an Intel^® 1.66 GHz Atom^™ processor.  The PPM-C393-S blends high-integration I/O with PC/104-Plus expansion for a flexible yet cost-effective solution for demanding embedded applications.

Coolers designed for low-profile applications

By 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

Spinning 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 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.

Wireless non-contact switch increases flexibility, reduces maintenance costs

Honeywell announced it has expanded its Limitless Wireless Solutions portfolio with the introduction of its new Limitless Non-Contact Switch WLS Series. The new WLS Series switch uses non-contact technology, enabling the device to actuate based on the presence or absence of magnets installed on a customer’s device – making it suitable for harsh operating environments.

Antistatic, snap-in keylock switch offers secure mounting

NKK Switches announced the availability of the new SK Series of miniature, antistatic, snap-in keylock switches. This new series offers secure mounting and is ideal for designs requiring space-saving, minimum-security switching.

IP65-rated pushbuttons include new brushed chrome option

NKK Switches announced it has updated its YB2 Series of 24mm square and 25mm round tamperproof pushbuttons. New to the series is a brushed chrome cap and bezel option for non-illuminated models. This new option gives design engineers greater flexibility to match YB2 Series devices with the style of their designs.

NEMA enclosures are ready to install with UPS series

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. 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

CBS shields designed for mission-critical environments

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.

Systems-on-Chips send audio, video from multiple sources to multiple displays

STMicroelectronics added the STDP43 series of products to its innovative DisplayPort portfolio. These Systems-on-Chips (SoCs) are the world’s first high-speed active-protocol bi-directional media-routing devices that manage audio and video data from various sources and send this data to multiple displays.

Flyback controller surpasses Energy Star 5 requirements for 10-W to 65-W AC adapters

Texas Instruments announced a flyback controller that exceeds Energy Star 5 standby power requirements for 10-W to 65-W AC/DC adapters used with notebooks, motor control, smart meters, micro-inverters and other high-powered applications. Used in conjunction with

6U single-slot processor blade designed for use by robust computer makers and intelligent system integrators

ADLINK Technology announces availability of the cPCI-6520, a 6U single-slot CompactPCI (CPCI) processor blade designed for use by robust computer makers and intelligent system integrators in mission-critical applications such as those developed for the military sector.

LED designed for custom lighting applications

Global Lighting Technologies (GLT) has introduced a new LED-based ring light that can be integrated into a wide variety of products from desk lamps to vanity mirrors to automotive interior lighting such as cup holders and clocks.

Red and green traffic light features waterproof construction

The 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 light fixture designed to resist the damaging effects of wet and corrosive locations

Larson 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....

Internal cable assembly designed for SAS 2.1 and 3.0 applications

FCI introduces its internal Mini-SAS HD product offering, that includes board connectors and cable assemblies, for applications that require SAS 2.1 (6Gb/s) and SAS 3.0 (12Gb/s) protocol signaling. This product family extension now satisfies hardware applications that would require either external I/O systems (with EMI provisions) or internal I/O systems.

Dual bayonet locking connector designed for industrial Ethernet applications

CONEC has advanced its IP67-rated RJ45 family of connectors to include Ethernet I/O ports with a dual bayonet in-line coupler that can be used as a true in-line extension. The dual bayonet coupling mechanism is in compliance with IEC 61076-3-106 and provides increased protection for the connector system against contamination and moisture.

ABS plastic sockets ideal for educational applications

Polymer tantalum capacitors ideal for 48 volt automotive power supplies

KEMET Corporation announced the expansion of its KEMET Organic Capacitor (KO-CAP) family with the release of 63 volt product extensions for the T521 High Voltage Polymer Series, as well as first-to-market extensions for the T540 and T541 Hi-Rel Polymer Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Series and T543 Polymer Tantalum COTS Series.

Bidirectional transient voltage suppressors feature high surge capability to 3 kW at 10/1000 μs

Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new series of surface-mount TRANSZORB bidirectional transient voltage suppressors (TVS) in the SMC DO-214AB package. For automotive and telecom applications, SMC3K series devices feature high surge capability to 3 kW at 10/1000 μs.

LIN communication devices include integrated voltage regulation & watchdog functionality

The 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.

Power shelf includes scalability up to 8,000 W

The 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....

LLC transformer promises up to 99 percent efficiency, 50 percent real estate savings

Precision, Inc. announced the global launch of its new LLC transformer which is asserted to provide up to 99 percent efficiency and extremely low power loss. The technology combines two discrete components – a resonant inductor and transformer – into a single package reducing real estate up to

ADC offers excellent AC and DC performance with true bipolar input range

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the industry's smallest true bipolar +/-5V, 18-bit analog-to-digital converter from Maxim Integrated. MAX11156 SAR ADC offers excellent AC and DC performance with true bipolar input range.

PoE injector extends PoE up to 200 meters & features SNMP protocol

Phihong 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.

Integrated radio modules help engineers develop ZigBee wireless apps using TI development kits

Anaren, Inc. has introduced a family of four Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR) modules designed 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

Near-field communications antenna is 40% thinner than competing solutions

Pulse Electronics Corporation introduces a near field communications (NFC) antenna that is 40% thinner than similar NFC ferrite sheet antennas, while still complying with the EMVCo specification. The new ferrite sheet antenna enables mobile devices to read data from a distance of up to 40mm....

Inclination sensors provide precise precision control, continuous positioning of rotational movements

Balluff's new liquid-based inclination sensors measure the deviation on a horizontal axis of up to 360°. With an extremely high accuracy of 0.1°C, a resolution of 0.01° and a temperature drift of just 0.01% /10K, they are the ideal choice for solar -thermal power plant and renewable energy applications that require angle measurement or constant rotary monitori

Miniature-length sensor series features a built-in spring-loaded torsion arm

Omega introduces its new series of miniature length sensors that are compact in size and easy to use. The ZMD series features a built-in spring-loaded torsion arm that provides a simple-to-adjust torsion load, allowing the unit to be mounted in almost any orientation, including upside-down.

Isolated pressure instruments designed for dial gauges, switches, digital gauges, and transmitters

Ashcroft 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 advancements allow for improved power calculations, design productivity

Lattice 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

Optical modulation analyzer series includes new software option

Tektronix 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

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.

Spectrum analyzer evaluates signals from 9kHz to 3 GHz

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,

Handheld spectrum analyzer family offers 13.6 GHz and 20 GHz models

Portable 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

PXI Express chassis serves applications requiring enhanced bandwidth and higher density and capacity

ADLINK Technology announced a new PXI Express (PXIe) chassis for applications requiring enhanced bandwidth and higher density and capacity. ADLINK’s PXES-2780, an 18-slot PXI Express chassis with 10 hybrid peripheral slots, provides a configurable PCI Express (PCIe) switch fabric....