Applications
New FMC Standard Drives Performance in Aerospace and Defense Signal Processing Systems
April 30, 2010 7:09 am | by Jeremy Banks, Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing | Articles | CommentsNew generations of FPGAs present developers with a level of processing performance and potential I/O bandwidth that cannot easily be matched by conventional CPU configurations. While many COTS solutions enable developers to readily make use of FPGAs for processing, the real challenge to an application is often measured in terms of I/O bandwidth, latency and connectivity.
Wireless Sensor Platform for Hospitals Uses Virtualization Technology
April 28, 2010 8:34 am | News | CommentsLynuxWorks, Inc. has combined efforts with Portwell, Inc. to deliver a proof-of-concept (PoC) wireless sensor platform for hospitals based on Intel technology. When monitoring vital signs (such as EKG and blood oxygenation) during a
Cardiac Science Automated External Defibrillators - Powerheart, Cardiovive, NK, Responder models: Class I Recall
April 28, 2010 5:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsUPDATED 04/27/2010. FDA’s review of updated software indicates that it detects some but not all electrical component defects. Originally posted 03/08/2010
Dynamically Reconfigurable Logic IP Exhibits up to 2x Speed Improvement
April 27, 2010 4:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsAkya launched its ART2.1, the next generation of its dynamically reconfigurable logic (DRL) IP with several major innovations. According to the company, ART2.1 can run up to twice as fast as its predecessor and will work
Battery Powered, Portable 20 GHz Synthesized Signal Generator Presented as Industry’s First
April 27, 2010 4:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsHittite Microwave has launched the HMC-T2100B battery powered, 10 MHz to 20 GHz Portable Synthesized Signal Generator. Designed to fulfill signal generation needs in the field or on the bench, the HMC-T2100B provides
LCD Touts High Color Saturation, Fast Response Time
April 27, 2010 3:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsLumex announced the launch of its InfoVue FSC (Field Sequential Color) family of color alphanumeric LCD displays for monochromatic devices looking to transition to color. These LCDs, compatible with standard LCD drivers, feature
Solar Application Software Provides Out-of-the-box I-V Curve Data
April 26, 2010 7:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsChroma Systems Solutions’ Solar Application Soft Panel software tool uses the company’s 63600 series DC Electronic Loads to generate PV module I-V curves and track their Maximum Power Point. Through an intuitive graphical user interface, the Soft Panel
Rugged Power Converter Suits Subsea Environments
April 26, 2010 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsSchaefer, Inc. announced a new power converter for subsea mineral exploration or other deep sea applications. Based upon the company’s C3700 power converter, the design provides up to
Mini IO Connector Features Two Points of Contact for High Vibration Environments
April 26, 2010 6:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe new Industrial Mini I/O connector system from Tyco Electronics features two points of contact to maintain performance and increase reliability, according to the company, in high vibration environments. The compact connector, approximately
Resistor Series Features High Operating Temperatures
April 26, 2010 6:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsStackpole Electronics offers its RSF Series and RSMF Series metal oxide thru hole resistors for applications with power requirements beyond that of standard metal film resistors. Due to its
Remote Control Potentiometers Said to Simplify Automation Upgrades
April 26, 2010 6:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicronor’s new MR266 Series Remote Control Rheostats and MR267 Series Remote Control Potentiometers are turn-key devices for upgrading manual potentiometer-based process controls to automated PLC control. The products offer
Planck highlights the complexity of star formation
April 26, 2010 6:44 am | News | CommentsNew images from ESA’s Planck space observatory reveal the forces driving star formation and give astronomers a way to understand the complex physics that shape the dust and gas in our Galaxy. Star formation takes place hidden behind veils of dust but that doesn’t mean we can’t see through them.
30 V N-Channel Power MOSFETs Integrate Schottky Diodes
April 26, 2010 6:23 am | On Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsON Semiconductor introduced new 30 V N-channel power MOSFETs with integrated Schottky diodes. The NTMFS4897NF, NTMFS4898NF and NTMFS4899NF have maximum RDS(on) values of
Coviden Initiates Voluntary Recall of Certain Shiley™ Tracheostomy Tubes
April 24, 2010 6:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsRecall due to the product’s cuff not holding air as a result of leaks in the pilot balloon inflation assembly.
DC-DC Converter Series Adds Output Voltages for Avionics, Military
April 23, 2010 11:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsVPT, Inc. added several modules to the DVFL, DVTR, and DVHF Series DC-DC power converter product lines. The new output voltages on these modules address the reliability requirements and varying output voltage needs of the newest avionics and military electronics.The new modules include
ATX PC Power Supply Features 90 uA Low Leakage Current at 264 VAC
April 23, 2010 10:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsTumbler Technologies + TRUMPower has added the 400W TMPC400-72 medically approved ATX PC power supply to its product line-up. With its medical approvals and leakage current of <90 µA at 264 VAC, the TMPC400-72 is suited for medical applications that require
Air Force launches unmanned orbital test vehicle
April 23, 2010 8:02 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsLast night, at 7:52 PM, the Air Force launched its X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) on a classified mission that could last up to nine months. The unmanned orbiter is designed to be reusable, though exact details remain classified. Launched atop an Atlas V rocket, the X-37B resembles a mini Space Shuttle.
LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator by Physio-Control Inc.
April 22, 2010 12:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsClass I Recall issued because of the potential for the device to expectedly power off and/or power on.
Custom DC-DC Converters Power LEDs in High-rel Apps
April 22, 2010 11:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsBEAR Power Supplies announces custom power converters for battery-powered LED lighting applications where high reliability is critical. The company's high-efficiency, constant-current DC/DC converters power LEDs from
PIFA Antenna Presented as Smallest for GPS
April 22, 2010 10:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsYageo Corporation announced the release of what it asserts is the smallest ceramic chip antenna (PIFA mode) for GPS applications. The PIFA GPS antenna is an advanced design of the 2.45 GHz PIFA antenna released last year. Although the same size, it can now reach
NASA shows 1st images from solar observatory
April 22, 2010 9:00 am | News | CommentsNASA has unveiled the first images from a new satellite designed to predict disruptive solar storms, and scientists say they're already learning new things. Researchers showed off brightly colored images and short movie clips of the sun from the Solar Dynamics Observatory in a webcast Wednesday.
16.2 V Ultracapacitors are Optimized for Energy Storage
April 22, 2010 7:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsTecate Industries announced the release of the PBD PowerBurst Ultracapacitor Modules. Tecate's newest multi-cell modules were developed together with Maxwell, and employ their radial 350F, 2.7 V ultracapacitor cells to facilitate
Supposed new iPhone 4G - leaked by Gizmodo
April 22, 2010 6:40 am | Videos | CommentsTechnology blogging website Gizmodo claim to have got their hands on the new Apple iPhone. They made this video demonstrating its appearance and external features.
A Visit to a Microwave Anechoic Chamber
April 22, 2010 4:29 am | Videos | CommentsStep inside the NPL microwave anechoic chamber which provides a low reflection environment for the accurate characterisation of antennas.
Thermally Conductive PCB Substrate Addresses LED Module Apps
April 21, 2010 1:55 pm | Product Releases | CommentsLaird Technologies announced the release of its enhanced Tlam SS LLD for use as a thermally conductive printed circuit board (PCB) substrate. The Tlam SS LLD is designed for heat dissipation in bright and ultra-bright LED module applications. It provides
