Applications
Embedded ZigBee Modules Add SMT and SPI Interface
June 10, 2010 7:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsDigi International introduced a new line of XBee and XBee-PRO ZB embedded ZigBee modules based on the Ember EM357 System on Chip.
Kinetic Hydropower Emerges as a Viable Energy Solution
June 10, 2010 5:32 am | by Dean Corren, Director of Marine Current Technology, Verdant Power | Blogs | CommentsEnergy captured from the natural flows of tides and rivers, without the use of dams or large civil structures – kinetic hydropower – has begun to emerge as a viable, low-impact clean energy option.
Defibtech DBP-2800 Battery Packs used in Lifeline AED and ReviveR AED: Recall
June 9, 2010 10:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsAED may falsely detect an error condition during charging for a shock, then cancel charge and not provide therapy, when used with an affected battery pack.
Current Sensor Targets Solar Energy Applications
June 8, 2010 4:37 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPacific Scientific OECO announced that it has developed a Hall effect current sensor that is intended to simplify the design and improve the performance of solar energy. The CS20 Series Hall effect based current sensor incorporates
Powercast to Demonstrate RF-Powered, Battery-Free Wireless Sensor Module at Sensors Expo 2010
June 7, 2010 1:30 pm | News | CommentsWireless Sensor Module, jointly developed by Powercast and Microchip Technology, showcases RF energy harvesting and low power processing and communications.
Single-package Six-axis Sensor Presented as World’s Smallest
June 7, 2010 1:17 pm | Product Releases | CommentsEpson Toyocom announced the development of the AH-6100LR, asserted to be the world's smallest six-axis sensor. This low-noise, low-power product comprises a three-axis QMEMS quartz gyro-sensor and an extremely
Navy’s F-35C makes inaugural flight
June 7, 2010 10:27 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsThe F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program achieved an important milestone yesterday, with the inaugural flight of the Navy’s carrier-based variant. The F-35C Lightning II is due to replace the Navy and Marine Corps’ F/A-18 Hornet. According to Lockheed Martin, the first F-35C Lightning II carrier variant took off from Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base at 11:46 a.m. and logged a 57 min flight.
Smart Antenna Enhances Remote Device Access
June 7, 2010 8:38 am | by Evelyn Boswell, MSU News Service | News | CommentsEmergency workers in rugged, rural areas may never lose a cell phone call again thanks to a new antenna developed by Montana State University researchers in collaboration with Advanced Acoustic Concepts.
Converters Target DDR2-DDR3 VTT Applications
June 7, 2010 4:28 am | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsEnpirion today announced the introduction of the first two members of a family of PowerSoC DC-DC converters for DDR2/DDR3 VTT applications
iPad in Car - Scosche Dash Kit for iPad in a Subaru STi
June 7, 2010 4:26 am | by scosche | Videos | CommentsWeb - http://www.scosche.com -- Twitter -- http://www.twitter.com/scoscheinc -- Facebook -- http://bit.ly/bIDqYd -- Doug Broadhurst and Ted Lopez demonstrate the new dash kit for iPad from Scosche in a Subaru STi.
Solar Roadways: The Prototype
June 7, 2010 4:26 am | by YERTians | Videos | CommentsThe Solar Roadways project is working to pave roads with solar panels that you can drive on. Co-founder Scott Brusaw has made some major steps forward since our first visit back in 2007, so we visited him again earlier this year for an exclusive update on the project, including the first...
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Takes First Flight
June 7, 2010 4:18 am | Videos | CommentsOn June 4th, 2010 at 14:30 UTC the first ever Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
Low-Profile Power Inductors Handle High Currents
June 5, 2010 12:35 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMag Layers USA announced itsLow Profile Ultra High Current Power Inductors. The company offers case sizes ranging from 3 mm x 3 mm to 12 mm x 12 mm with a frequency range to
Radiated Immunity Test System Covers 80 MHz to 6 GHz
June 5, 2010 12:21 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTESEQ introduced its new ITS 6006 radiated immunity test system consisting of an integrated RF signal generator, RF switch and EUT monitoring interfaces. The unit is designed for a wide range of radiated EMC applications in the
Inductors Tout Desirable DC Bias Characteristics
June 5, 2010 12:04 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTaiyo Yuden’s NRS6010 (6.0 mm x 6.0 mm, with a maximum height of 1.0 mm) and NRS5012 (5.0 mm x 5.0 mm, with a maximum height of 1.2 mm) wire-wound power inductors feature
Thumb-wheel RF Step Attenuator Provides High Precision to 18 GHz
June 5, 2010 11:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsNarda Microwave introduced the Model 743-60 step attenuator that provides attenuation of 0 dB to 60 dB in 10-dB steps via a thumb-wheel and direct readout, and covers DC to 18 GHz. The Model 743-60 is precise, with attenuation deviation of
AC Motor Switches Provide Built-in Protection
June 5, 2010 10:12 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics has unveiled AC switches for controlling appliance motors. These AC switches can be used without many of the additional components normally needed to ensure smooth switching and provide protection.
Custom Thermistor Probe Assemblies Feature Turn-Key Readiness
June 5, 2010 9:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsSelco Products' CP Series and CS Series Thermistor Probe Assemblies can be customized to meet unique demands for specialized application requirements. These negative (NTC) temperature coefficient thermistors can be
Snap-In Ratcheting Strain Relief is Removable
June 5, 2010 9:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsHeyco Products has announced that its Snap-In Ratcheting Strain Relief (PN 1280) is now removable. The newly designed strain relief can be easily removed through insertion of standard snap ring pliers with
Lead Screw Assembly Series Touts Small Size
June 5, 2010 9:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsHaydon Kerk Motion Solutions introduces its Kerk Micro Series Lead screw Assemblies. Standard configurations include 2 mm diameter screws with leads ranging from
Silicone Coating Touts Low Coefficient of Friction
June 5, 2010 9:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsNuSil Technology LLC announced the release of R-2182. This curable coating is designed to alleviate surface tackiness and blocking (sticking to themselves by virtue of chemical affinity) in applications in which
Stainless Steel OEM Pressure Sensors Tout High Accuracy
June 5, 2010 8:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsSensortechnics’ SSI stainless steel OEM pressure sensors accurately measure gauge or absolute pressures in ranges from 3 to 500 psi. These devices offer stability and repeatability, achieving a total error band (TEB) better than
Sensor Touts 250 Pa to 500 Pa FS Low Pressure Measurement Ranges
June 5, 2010 8:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsSensortechnics’ LBA Series offers differential low pressure measurement with ranges of 250 and 500 Pa (1 and 2 inch H2O) Full Scale. The LBA sensors perform fully analog on-chip CMOS signal conditioning to allow for
Embedded Wi-Fi Modules Offer API Interface
June 5, 2010 8:18 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc announced its next-gen agency-certified MRF24WB0MA/MB embedded Wi-Fi transceiver modules. The IEEE 802.11 module firmware has an easy-to-use API driver interface to
Transceiver Modules Tout Low Receive Current
June 5, 2010 8:11 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology introduced its MRF89XA transceiver with a low receive current of 3 mA for longer battery life in 868, 915 and 950 MHz Sub-GHz wireless networks. The 868 MHz MRF89XAM8A and 915 MHz MRF89XAM9A transceiver modules are
