Applications

Microprocessor Targets High-Performance Connectivity and Embedded Applications

August 2, 2010 12:53 pm | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | Comments

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a world leader in system-on-chip technology, today introduced the industry’s first embedded microprocessor that couples two ARM Cortex-A9 cores with a DDR3 (Third-generation double-data rate) memory interface.

RF Switch Touts Low insertion Loss, Small Package Size

August 2, 2010 12:41 pm | Renesas | Product Releases | Comments

California Eastern Laboratories (CEL) is shipping two RF antenna switches, the uPG2413T6M and the uPG2413T6Z. The single pole triple throw (SP3T) switches, designed by Renesas Electronics Corporation, feature

X-Band Signal Generator Offers Phase-Continuous Linear Frequency Sweeping

August 2, 2010 12:32 pm | Product Releases | Comments

Vaunix Technology Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of RF and microwave test equipment and communications products, has announced the introduction of an X-band signal generator to their Lab Brick product line.

Microscan debuts NERLITE HI-BRITE machine vision lighting series

August 2, 2010 12:00 pm | Product Releases | Comments

Microscan, a global technology leader for track and trace solutions, introduces the newest product release in the NERLITE machine vision line, further demonstrating the company’s commitment to investment in a leading edge machine vision lighting portfolio.

Supertex Introduces Off-Line, Scalable Output, Inductorless Switching Regulator

August 2, 2010 11:44 am | Product Releases | Comments

Supertex, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: SUPX), a recognized leader in high voltage analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs), today introduced the SR10, a capacitor-coupled, switched shunt regulator for direct AC line operation.

Test Leads Change Tip Length with a Single Twist

August 2, 2010 11:38 am | Product Releases | Comments

Fluke Corporation the availability of the its TL 175 TwistGuard Test Leads with a manually adjustable test tip guard for use in changing measurement situations. By twisting the test lead, the user can

Phihong's 36W, Desktop Adapter Provides Cost- and Energy-Efficiency

August 2, 2010 9:57 am | Phihong | Product Releases | Comments

Phihong, one of the most trusted names in power electronics, has developed an energy-efficient, 36W, Class 2 universal desktop adapter.

Multichannel RF Remote Control Application Board

August 2, 2010 9:33 am | Product Releases | Comments

Leading wireless solutions manufacturer Radiometrix has just introduced the CTA88 remote control chip application board offering.

Photoelectric Sensor Brackets Provide Fast Changeover

August 2, 2010 8:29 am | Product Releases | Comments

Pepperl+Fuchs’ OMH-RL29-06 Mounting Brackets are designed for use with the company’s Series 28 and Series 29 photoelectric sensors. These brackets provide

Intro to PBRC/V and PRQC Resonators

August 2, 2010 8:26 am | by digikey | Videos | Comments

http://bit.ly/9bPUhG - This tutorial, provided by Digi-Key and AVX, will introduce AVX's PBRC/V and PRQC/V series of ceramic resonators. Also included is a comparison between quartz crystals and ceramic resonators as well as a thorough part number breakdown for each series.

Twin Rocker Switch Touts New Design

August 2, 2010 8:25 am | Product Releases | Comments

Phaseda LLC has introduced its new design of twin rocker switch series. The RL2-5 double rocker switch has UL, cUL and VDE approvals, and is fully compliant with European RoHS requirement. UL rating is 16A 125VAC and VDE rating is 16(4)A 250VAC. The function includes

Large Binocular Telescope Achieves Major Breakthrough

August 2, 2010 5:38 am | News | Comments

The next generation of adaptive optics has arrived at the Large Binocular Telescope in Arizona, providing astronomers with a new level of image sharpness never before seen.

MicroTCA Overview

August 2, 2010 4:30 am | Videos | Comments

This tutorial from Digi-Key and Conec will explain the new MicroTCA computing architectures used by a variety of industries as well as present the new Conec connectors.

First Look at the Apple iPad

August 1, 2010 1:26 am | by CNETTV | Videos | Comments

The Apple iPad is the first affordable tablet computer worth owning, but it won't (yet) replace your laptop.

Remote Control Application Board Suits Long Range Industrial, Commercial Telecommand Apps

July 31, 2010 7:49 am | Product Releases | Comments

Radiometrix introduced the CTA88 remote control chip application board offering. These boards provide simple eight-channel digital input/output implementations of remote control functions, using either

Liquid-cooled 30 kW Power Supply Comes in a 2U Package

July 31, 2010 7:46 am | Product Releases | Comments

Pioneer Magnetics expanded its liquid cooled product line to include the 365 Volt at 82 A PM37224-10P – A 30 kW power supply in a 2U package that yields

Precision Adapters Are Designed for Low Insertion Loss-VSWR up to 18 GHz

July 31, 2010 7:44 am | Product Releases | Comments

RF Precision Products has released a complete line of the most popular test adapters covering SMA and N-types. Precision machined passivated stainless steel construction for

Power Transistor is Thermally Enhanced

July 31, 2010 7:38 am | Product Releases | Comments

Nitronex’ NPT1012 is a thermally enhanced 25 W device for applications from DC to 4 GHz. It was developed to meet the growing demand for wideband, high power and robust RF power amplifiers required by the military communications, jammers and radar market segments.

Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS): Product as consumed produces a potent bleach

July 30, 2010 3:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | Comments

Product sold online as a dietary supplement. When consumed as instructed, produces an industrial bleach that can cause serious harm to health.

OpenVPX Resource Page

July 30, 2010 11:13 am | Articles | Comments

VPX is a broadly defined technology utilizing the latest in a variety of switch fabric technologies in 3U and 6U format blades.

MicroTCA Overview

July 30, 2010 10:25 am | by digikey | Videos | Comments

http://bit.ly/9KZ5lB - This tutorial, provided by Digi-Key and Conec, will explain the new MicroTCA computing architectures used by a variety of industries as well as present the new Conec connectors.

Ballmer: Tablet coming 'as soon as we can'

July 30, 2010 6:22 am | News | Comments

Microsoft will compete with Apple's iPad, but it isn't saying when. Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer says the company is working with Intel Corp. and computer makers to perfect tablet touch-screen computers.

A Tutorial on Microswitch-Based Joysticks

July 30, 2010 4:43 am | Videos | Comments

This tutorial provided by Digi-Key and APEM Components explains joystick basics, as well as the physical variants and applications for Apem microswitch joysticks.

A Robot That Balances on a Ball

July 29, 2010 7:24 pm | by spectrummag | Videos | Comments

Developed by Masaaki Kumagai and Takaya Ochiai at the Robot Development Engineering Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Intelligent Systems, Tohoku Gakuin University, Japan.