Applications
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
Circular Connectors Enable Overmold Strain Relief Options
April 21, 2010 1:13 pm | Product Releases | CommentsHirose Electric Co. has expanded its popular HR30 Circular Connector Series by developing an option that accepts a user-specified over-molded strain relief. The over-mold feature is ideal for demanding applications that require durability and environmental protection, in a cost effective package.
Whither thou goest, Space Shuttle?
April 21, 2010 12:29 pm | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsOh Space Shuttle, thou noblest of space-faring, low-Earth-orbiting vehicles, we hardly knew ye. Compared to the Apollo program, you were but a minor diversion—a minor, 30 year diversion. Proponents claimed you’d make space travel “routine and economical,” though you proved to be neither. And yet, your long-overdue retirement leaves a major void.
Propylthiouracil
April 21, 2010 11:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | Comments[Updated 04/21/2010] FDA added a Boxed Warning to the label for propylthiouracil,to include information about reports of severe liver injury and acute liver failure, some of which have been fatal, in adult and pediatric patients.
Solar Cell Breakthough uses Continuous-flow Microreactors
April 21, 2010 7:11 am | News | CommentsResearchers have made an important breakthrough in the use of continuous flow microreactors to produce thin film absorbers for solar cells - an innovative technology that could significantly reduce the cost of solar energy devices and reduce material waste.
Connector Touts Aesthetics, Efficacy in Harsh Environments
April 21, 2010 6:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsHarting introduces its Han-Yellock connector series, which it presents as is aesthetically pleasing and effective for harsh environments. The product features a new integral locking system which incorporates a patented push button technology. The connector allows
MLCC Series Includes High Temperature, High Capacitance Versions
April 21, 2010 5:25 am | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has expanded its offering of multilayer ceramic capacitors to provide high capacitance values at temperatures of up to 150ºC. Designated the X8L Series, the high temperature MLCC range has
Space shuttle safely home after one of last missions
April 21, 2010 5:23 am | News | CommentsThe U.S. space shuttle Discovery landed safely at its home base in Florida on Tuesday, wrapping up one of NASA's last cargo runs and servicing missions to the International Space Station. After 15 days in space and a journey of 6.2 million miles (9.9 million km), the shuttle touched down at the Kennedy Space Center's runway at 9:08 a.m. EDT (1308 GMT)...
Survey: Teens love cell phones; schools, not quite
April 20, 2010 7:12 am | News | CommentsTeenagers have embraced text messaging as their main form of communication, but mobile phones are often a source of tension with parents and schools, a new survey found.
Low-power version of Bluetooth coming for watches
April 20, 2010 6:46 am | News | CommentsA new version of the Bluetooth wireless technology could expand what can be done by watches, toys, home sensors, medical monitors and other devices that typically have been limited in their functions...
Security in Wireless Networks
April 20, 2010 5:06 am | by Joe Tillison, Technology Director, Wireless Sensor Networks, Avnet Electronics Marketing | Articles | CommentsIn March the Associated Press ran a story about security vulnerabilities in smart meters based on the research of InGuardians, Inc. The article highlighted the Achilles heel of any secure wireless system; the inadequate safeguarding of the security keys themselves.
Energy 103 - Our Major Source
April 20, 2010 5:06 am | by by Prof. Ken Johnson, Ret. | Blogs | CommentsThere is no doubt the primary source of the Earth’s energy has been and continues to be the Sun (officially called Sol).
Microchip Reference Implementation for Google PowerMeter
April 19, 2010 5:33 am | Videos | CommentsThis is a live demonstration of device activation, data transmission and Web viewing for Google PowerMeter using Microchips reference implementation.
OCXO Touts Low Power Consumption, Space Savings
April 16, 2010 11:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsValpey Fisher Corporation added the VFOV600 to its OCXO product line. The oscillator uses AT-Cut crystal technology to provide desirable performance. At 600 milliwatts the VFOV600 consumes
Battery Holder Includes Wall-PCB-Chassis Mounting Option
April 16, 2010 10:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsMemory Protection Devices introduced part number BK-6089 for holding 6 AA batteries. The units offer 9 V output with 6 AA alkaline batteries in series and 7.2 V with rechargeable batteries. The sliding cover has one large snap locking tab on the front and two small tabs at the rear. Allowing for
Content Adaptive LCD Backlight Control
April 16, 2010 10:11 am | by Ananth Sankar, VP of Technology, Moxair | Articles | CommentsLCD displays are widely used in cell phones, personal media players, internet tablet PCs, laptops, and large-screen TV sets. These displays account for a major part of the power consumed by these devices. For example, a mobile phone screen may consume upwards of 40% of the system power, while in a large-screen TV, the display may consume 70% or more of the system power.
Advances in Touch Controller Technology
April 16, 2010 8:53 am | by Ian Crosby, Sales and Marketing Director, Zytronic | Articles | CommentsThe touchscreen is rapidly becoming the user interface technology of choice in applications ranging from retail, industrial and automotive, to medical, digital signage and gaming. Their growing popularity has been fuelled in part by the phenomenal success of the iPhone and its highly user-friendly, all touchscreen controls...
800-W AC-to-DC Converter Drives Amps in IFF Systems
April 16, 2010 8:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsBC Systems introduced the BC-751, an 800 W AC/DC converter with eight outputs to provide power for solid-state RF amplifiers in airborne Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) applications. The converter accepts a three-phase 155 VAC, 400 Hz input with a power factor of
