Applications
Calibrated Tactical-grade Gyro Sensors Offer Stability
June 5, 2010 6:26 am | Analog Devices, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAnalog Devices added two integrated and precise MEMS inertial sensors to its product line of iSensor motion sensor products. They combine tactical grade (<10 deg per hour) gyroscope performance with the company’s iSensor integration and factory calibration.
Synchronous MOSFET Half Bridge Touts High Performance, Efficiency In Half the Size of Discretes
June 5, 2010 5:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments’ CSD86350Q5D Power Block consists of two asymmetric NexFET power MOSFETs with advanced packaging technology that delivers high-performance in low voltage synchronous buck half bridge applications including
200 W Medical Power Supply Features a Compact Size
June 4, 2010 3:28 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTumbler Technologies + TRUMPower introduced its medically approved TMC200 Series power supply. It has a compact size of 3” x 5” x 1.5” and is capable of delivering 200 W of continuous DC power. The series is
ScopeCorder Touts High-speed Sampling, Real-time Recording
June 4, 2010 3:03 pm | Product Releases | CommentsYokogawa DL850 combines the features of a high-speed oscilloscope and those of a traditional data acquisition recorder in a single, portable instrument. A dedicated version for the automotive industry – the DL850V Vehicle Edition – includes a module for monitoring the CAN in-vehicle serial bus. Features include the
Pressure Sensor Transmitters Tout Extended Range
June 4, 2010 2:58 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-EPC announced EPCOS MiniCell Series of pressure sensor transmitters, now with an extended range. Said to be the smallest media-separated differential pressure transmitters worldwide, they are available for
Magnetic Angle Sensor Includes SAE SENT J2716 Interface
June 4, 2010 2:53 pm | Product Releases | Commentsaustriamicrosystems has announced the AS5165, a contactless magnetic angle position sensor for accurate angular measurement over a full 360°. The new high-resolution magnetic rotary sensor offers desirable protection features for reliable operation in harsh automotive environments and includes a
Three-Axis accelerometer Touts Low Power, Desirable Functionality
June 4, 2010 2:47 pm | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics has extended its motion-sensor portfolio with a three-axis digital-output accelerometer that combines reduced power consumption – more than
GammaGard Liquid, Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human)
June 4, 2010 1:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsMarket withdrawal due to an increased number of adverse event reports of allergic reactions associated with two lots.
Connector Provides EMI Filtering with Hot Shoe Style Mating
June 4, 2010 12:23 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum Advanced Specialty Products introduced an EMI filtered connector, the Rapid Mate, designed for easy mating to spring loaded, compliant contacts. This connector combines
RF Inductors Are QPL Military-Approved
June 4, 2010 11:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsGowanda’s MLRF1010 Series is QPL approved to MIL-PRF-83446/04. The series provides surface mount RF inductors with i nductance from .01 uH to 27 uH, Q Min from 22 to 60, SRF MHz Min from
India’s Rustom UAV up for final approval
June 4, 2010 11:06 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsAccording to LiveFist, India’s Rustom UAV has reached the government's apex Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for final financial approval. The medium altitude long endurance (MALE) drone is being developed for the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy, and will carry out surveillance up to 250 km (155 miles) away.
Tablet Computers vs. Netbooks
June 4, 2010 7:28 am | by Peter A. Khairolomour, Technical Marketing Manager, Fairchild Semiconductor | Articles | CommentsIt’s really not a question of whether or not the tablet computer will displace netbooks and laptops. What it comes down to is what functions the tablet computer will take over and what functions netbooks/laptops will retain.
Bench-Top Multimeter Line Includes True RMS and 50,000 Count
June 4, 2010 7:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsB&K Precision’s Model 5491B bench-top multimeter for applications in education, service & repair, and manufacturing offers an accuracy of 0.02 percent, a digital dual display for viewing two measurements simultaneously, a fast measurement rate of up to
Single-gate Logic Products Are Built on an Advanced 5 V CMOS Process
June 4, 2010 5:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsDiodes Incorporated has released its first family of single-gate logic products. Built on an advanced 5 V CMOS process and offering performance enhancements over existing alternatives, the 74LVC1Gxx series provides
IR Introduces Rugged Dual Channel Low-Side Driver IC for Automotive Applications
June 4, 2010 5:48 am | International Rectifier | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier introduced the AUIRS4426S dual channel low-side driver IC for use in automotive applications including hybrid power train drives, direct fuel injection and DC-DC converter applications.
400 V Silicon Controlled Rectifier Touts Space Savings
June 3, 2010 10:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsCentral Semiconductor announced the release of its CMPS5064 Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR).This device is packaged in SOT-23 is a 400 V, 0.8 A SCR designed for applications with space constraints requiring a fast switching high voltage device. In addition to the
DC-DC Converters Tout Fast Transient Response, High Efficiency Across the Full Load Range
June 3, 2010 7:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsSemtech Corp. launched the SC173 and SC174 buck regulators. These devices are appropriate for office automation, networking and communications equipment; set-top boxes; portable products; power supply modules; and other embedded products. According to the company, the new SC173 and SC174 POL regulators
60 W Isolated DC-DC Converter Delivers Over 105 W Per Square Inch
June 3, 2010 7:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsPicor announced the introduction of the PI3101 Cool-Power high-density isolated DC-DC converter delivering 60 W of output power in half the size of existing solutions, according to the company, and offering a
Global Leaders Meet To Collaborate on Energy Efficiency Goals
June 3, 2010 5:53 am | News | CommentsAssistant Secretary Cathy Zoi of the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy joined leaders from 15 countries and the European Commission today at the first Policy Committee meeting of the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) to promote global collaboration on energy-saving programs and policies.
Energy Farms on the Moon?
June 3, 2010 5:20 am | News | CommentsWe've covered space based solar power generation in the past, but here's a concept that takes it a step further (away) - using the moon as a massive solar farm.
Nokia Launches Bike-Powered Handset
June 3, 2010 5:04 am | by Matti Huuhtanen, Associated Press | News | CommentsNokia launched four low-priced handsets and a recharger that can be connected to a bicycle's dynamo which charges when the wheels turn.
Microchip Wireless Development Environment Overview
June 3, 2010 4:18 am | Videos | CommentsThe Microchip Wireless Development Environment (MiWi DE) is a one-stop solution for developing diverse wireless applications.
A remarkable display: SID 2010
June 2, 2010 12:46 pm | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Articles | CommentsSeattle: home of Microsoft, Starbucks, grunge rock, the Mariners, and in 2010, the Society for Information Display (SID) Conference. This year’s show was a remarkable display (no pun intended) of eye candy and emerging technologies. Among the many developments, 3D, energy efficiency, and advanced touchscreens took center stage.
Global TV Market Continues to Recover
June 2, 2010 7:11 am | News | CommentsTV shipments continued to show a strong rebound in growth rates from the very weak levels of early 2009 as improving global economic conditions led to greater demand for TVs.
smartSignaling Tech Allows 3G femtocell to Support up to 400 Devices
June 2, 2010 5:08 am | News | CommentsNew smartSignaling features within picoChip’s PC3x3 devices now enable up to 400 ‘always on’ users on a femtocell with additional benefits such as longer handset battery life.
