Applications
Twitter can give power to the people
April 19, 2013 11:28 am | by EurekAlert! | News | CommentsTwitter can easily teach people about social movements such as Occupy Wall Street and even entice them to participate, according to a new study by a Michigan State University education researcher. The social networking site – which lets users read, send and group together 140-character messages known as tweets....
Waterproof LED drivers include optional 0-10V dimming
April 18, 2013 4:53 pm | Phihong | Product Releases | CommentsPhihong USA has introduced a new series of waterproof LED drivers for use in a broad range of residential and commercial applications. Designated the PDA040 series, the LED power supplies are available in constant-current outputs of 700, 1050 and 1400mA at a nominal input voltage rating of 120-277VAC.
Varistors ideal for commercial, industrial, and automotive apps
April 18, 2013 4:31 pm | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has added several new varistors to its trusted TransGuard and TransGuard Automotive Series. Based on AVX’s reliable zinc-oxide varistor technology, the extended TransGuard series provide customers with a much broader range of voltage and energy rating options....
Intelligent network interface controller features a USB 2.0 high-speed device port and an integrated coax transceiver
April 18, 2013 3:10 pm | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology announced the OS81118, the first MOST150 Intelligent Network Interface Controller (INIC) with a USB 2.0 high-speed device port and an integrated coax transceiver. The MOST150 technology was successfully deployed in the first car models in 2012.
Industrial mobile handheld computer utilizes the Windows CE 6.0 R3 operating system
April 18, 2013 2:58 pm | Adlink Technology | Product Releases | CommentsADLINK Technology announced the IMX-9000, an industrial mobile handheld computer using the Windows CE 6.0 R3 operating system. Combining high-performance RFID, a barcode scanner and GPRS/WLAN wireless transmission functions to satisfy diverse working requirements, the IMX-9000—with superior resistance to impact, water, and dust—can be applied in a variety of industries....
Antenna contact technology optimized for applications in mobile wireless devices
April 18, 2013 2:43 pm | Autosplice | Product Releases | CommentsAutosplice has introduced a new series of compact surface mount contacts for antenna applications in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The new single-piece contact designs are ideally suited for Near Field Communications (NFC) Antenna requirements....
DC-DC converter includes compact SMD package of 19.2*12.9*8.75mm
April 18, 2013 2:31 pm | Mornsun America LLC | Product Releases | CommentsMORNSUN’s brand new WRB_MT-3W series is designed with features of compact SMD package of 19.2*12.9*8.75mm, efficiency up to 83%, low power consumption, short circuit protection and so on.
Flexible, extended version of sensor features rugged ⅛” diameter stainless steel cable
April 18, 2013 12:21 pm | Product Releases | CommentsBlueLevel Technologies, Inc, has announced a flexible extended length version of the Model AP/APX RF admittance point level sensor using a rugged ⅛” diameter stainless steel cable. To aid in the shedding of material from the cable a Teflon coating has been added, which has an extremely low coefficient of friction.
Multi-conductor cable provides safe, reliable data transmission
April 18, 2013 12:09 pm | Nte Electronics Inc | Product Releases | CommentsNTE Electronics is now offering a full line of high quality multi-conductor cable. Providing safe, reliable, high performance data transmission, this type of cable is widely used in many different applications such as computer peripherals, robotics, PA systems, intercom systems, remote control circuits and many more.
Vent designed to provide dust and splash protection for acoustic openings
April 17, 2013 5:02 pm | W.L. Gore & Associates | Product Releases | CommentsThe new GAW113 acoustic vent from W. L. Gore & Associates’ Portable Electronic Vents group is designed to provide dust and splash protection for acoustic openings in portable electronic devices such as scanners, two-way radios, tablet and laptop PCs, and other devices where reliable performance is essential.
Pulse-gate firing board controls 2 six-pulse SCR bridges
April 17, 2013 4:45 pm | Applied Power Systems, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsApplied Power Systems is proud to announce the release of their BAP3012 next generation twelve pulse gate firing board which provides robust and reliable operation of parallel or series connected SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) bridges for high power phase-control and power conversion applications using up to 100mm devices.
I²C bus analyzer ideal for embedded software and firmware development
April 17, 2013 4:11 pm | Product Releases | CommentsBlackhawk announced the release of a new I²C bus analyzer product, dubbed Blackhawk Scribe. The Scribe represents Blackhawk’s first product introduction outside of its core JTAG emulation-based products. Combining an easy-to-use rich feature set with an affordable price, Scribe is well suited for both entry-level and complex I²C applications alike.
LED drivers offer output power from 18W to 200W
April 17, 2013 3:51 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe GenLume series of LED drivers from ERG Lighting offers a wide range of efficient and reliable drivers with output power from 18W to 200W, including exclusive easy-to-install wiring compartments that eliminate the need for a J-box. Applications include signage, outdoor lighting, strip lighting, and industrial illumination....
Astronomers discover massive star factory in early universe
April 17, 2013 3:15 pm | by EurekAlert! | News | CommentsSmaller begets bigger. Such is often the case for galaxies, at least: the first galaxies were small, then eventually merged together to form the behemoths we see in the present universe. Those smaller galaxies produced stars at a modest rate....
April 2013: Power and Wireless Power Supplies
April 17, 2013 2:52 pm | Digital Editions | CommentsThe April issue of ECN deals with power and wireless power supplies. In the Editor’s View, Executive Editor Chris Warner discusses Marissa Mayer’s infamous memo to Yahoo employees, Managing Editor Kasey Panetta details bendable display technology, and Technical Contributor M. Simon delves into the pros and cons of LEDs as they relate to design.
NREL and Stanford team up on peel-and-stick solar cells
April 17, 2013 12:47 pm | by EurekAlert! | News | CommentsIt may be possible soon to charge cell phones, change the tint on windows, or power small toys with peel-and-stick versions of solar cells, thanks to a partnership between Stanford University and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Navy develops high impact, high integrity polymer for air, sea, and domestic applications
April 17, 2013 12:39 pm | by EurekAlert! | News | CommentsU.S. Naval Research Laboratory Chemistry Division scientists have developed a second generation, cost-effective polyetheretherketone (PEEK)-like phthalonitrile-resin demonstrating superior high temperature and flammability properties for use in numerous marine, aerospace and domestic applications.
Small in size, big on power: New microbatteries a boost for electronics
April 17, 2013 12:31 pm | by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | News | CommentsThough they be but little, they are fierce. The most powerful batteries on the planet are only a few millimeters in size, yet they pack such a punch that a driver could use a cellphone powered by these batteries to jump-start a dead car battery – and then recharge the phone in the blink of an eye.
Security holes in smartphone apps
April 17, 2013 12:17 pm | by UC Davis | News | CommentsPopular texting, messaging and microblog apps developed for the Android smartphone have security flaws that could expose private information or allow forged fraudulent messages to be posted, according to researchers at the University of California, Davis.
New keyboard for touchscreens
April 17, 2013 12:00 pm | by Max Planck Institute for Informatics | News | CommentsA research team has created a new keyboard called KALQ that enables faster thumb-typing on touchscreen devices. They used computational optimization techniques in conjunction with a model of thumb movement to search among millions of potential layouts before identifying one that yields superior performance.
Tailored bar module ideal for research and development
April 17, 2013 9:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsDILAS offers a 120 Watt, high-brightness and high-efficiency device from a tailored bar (T-Bar) based, 976nm, 100-micron, 0.22NA fiber-coupled module. Through the optimization of semiconductor chip structures and optical parameters, DILAS’ T-Bar architecture delivers high beam quality....
NFC antennas ideal for integration into point-of-sale terminals
April 17, 2013 9:40 am | Pulse Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsPulse Electronics Corporation announces a new catalog selection of ferrite-loaded, stamp, and wire-on-carrier near field communication (NFC) antennas. These products are ideal for integration into point-of-sale terminals, security and access control panels, transportation payment devices, and consumer electronics.
To save endangered languages, tribes turn to tech
April 17, 2013 9:30 am | by MICHELLE RINDELS, Associated Press | News | CommentsIn a windowless conference room in a Las Vegas casino, about three dozen people are swishing their fingers across iPads, trying out test versions of new apps and screening for glitches. But these are no Silicon Valley techies in town for one of the city's massive electronics shows.
CNET update - U.S. Navy uses laser to take down drone
April 17, 2013 9:16 am | Videos | CommentsOn this edition of the CNET update, the Navy plans to put the first laser weapon on a ship, the Galaxy Note 8 rivals the iPad Mini, and Starbucks offers a new way to get iTunes freebies. Check out more here: http://news.cnet.com/8301-33692_3-57578725-305/u.s-navy-uses-laser-to-ta...
DoD cancels “participation trophy” for drone pilots
April 16, 2013 4:03 pm | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsThe DoD has finally backed down. And I applaud their decision. Following months of negative feedback, the DoD has officially scuttled the Distinguished Warfare Medal. The DWM — intended for drone operators — would’ve ranked ahead of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart (two combat decorations) in the order of precedence.
