Applications
15-W and 30-W DC-DC Converters Come in Metal Packaging
June 29, 2010 8:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsXP Power announced additions to its range of low power DC/DC converters. The 15-W JCM15 comes in a 1" x 1" metal package, with the 30-W JCK30 being available in a metal case that measures 2" x 1". These encapsulated PCB mounted converters
Solid State Relays are Panel Mounted
June 29, 2010 7:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsCrydom’s CL series of AC output Solid State Relays is intended for general purpose use in heating, lighting and motion control applications where panel mounting is desirable but traditional heavy duty SSRs are not required. Rated at either 5 A or 10 A output from 24 V to 280 VAC, the CL series features
Piezoelectric Accelerometers Target Cryogenic, Flight Test, and Space Hardware Test
June 29, 2010 5:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsEndevco model 2271A series, an accelerometer family designed for high-reliability vibration and acceleration measurements in cryogenic and other extreme environments is available with either 10-32 side connector (model 2271A) or 10-32 top connector (model 2271AM20). The series is designed to
Signal Conditioner Offers Fingertip Calibration
June 28, 2010 12:49 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMacro Sensors’ EAZY-CAL LVDT signal conditioner employs a virtually effortless fingertip calibration routine. This signal conditioner eliminates the repetitive null and span potentiometer adjustments associated with conventional analog based signal conditioners. Using two
MIT Team Discovers Using Nanotubes Enhances Lithium Battery Performance
June 28, 2010 10:47 am | News | CommentsBatteries might gain a boost in power capacity as a result of a new finding from researchers at MIT.
Cylinders with Twin Guides Offer High Rigidity
June 28, 2010 8:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsMisumi offers a newly designed family of Cylinders with Twin Guide, incorporates two strong guide rods along with the cylinder for improved rigidity.
Stepper Motor Linear Actuators Feature Optimized Stator Tooth Geometry
June 28, 2010 8:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsHaydon Kerk Motion offers a line of high output can stack linear actuators. The Haydon line of high output can stack actuators include the 20 mm, 25 mm, and 35 mm frame sizes. The linear actuators were designed and built with
LED driver ICs Tout High Efficiency
June 28, 2010 8:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsZMDI announced its entry into the LED market with the first three energy-efficient LED driver ICs that achieve up to 95% efficiency and demonstrate ZMDI’s commitment to green technology.
USB SuperSpeed 3.0-to-SATA Controllers Targeting Consumer Storage
June 28, 2010 7:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsPLX Technology announced the sampling of three USB SuperSpeed 3.0-to-SATA controllers targeting the consumer storage market. The new PLX trio includes the OXU3102, OXU3101 and OXU3100, which are said to provide
PCI Express Reference Design Features Atom Processor and Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA
June 28, 2010 7:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsAvnet Electronics announce the release of the Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA PCIe I/O Reference Design using the Intel Atom processor Z510 for embedded applications.
Voltage Regulators for Computing Tout Efficiency Shaping Tech
June 28, 2010 7:17 am | News | CommentsCHiL Semiconductor Corporation announced a new configuration in its computing voltage regulator (VR) solutions for CPU, GPU, and DDR applications. Now configured to optimize efficiency from the lowest idle state to the highest operating state of
Sender Extends Wireless Sensor Operations Range
June 28, 2010 6:08 am | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsThe Deeter Group, leaders in the design, development and manufacture of electronic sensors and control systems, announces a Wireless Sensor Sender for industrial measurement and control.
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Transceiver Offers Over 10x USB 2.0 Speed
June 28, 2010 5:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments today introduced a SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) transceiver capable of data transfers up to 10 times the speed of current USB 2.0 technology.
Sample Kits Aid Automotive Electronics Designers
June 28, 2010 4:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-EPC is offering SMD NTC Thermistor and Ceramic Transient Voltage Suppressor sample kits to developers of automotive electronics.
Designing the MAKO Surgical Robot Device
June 28, 2010 4:32 am | Videos | CommentsMarc Dubreuil, Director of Business Development at Farm Design, talks about the collaboration and techniques used by Farm in the design of a MAKO surgical robot device.
Factor-in Femtocell Traffic
June 25, 2010 9:55 am | by Rupert Baines, picoChip (www.picochip.com) | Blogs | CommentsLet's look at the controversy that operators have triggered by including femto traffic into the data plan - i.e. you use up your quote even if using your femto on your broadband.
Now scientists read your mind better than you can
June 25, 2010 8:38 am | News | CommentsBrain scans may be able to predict what you will do better than you can yourself, and might offer a powerful tool for advertisers or health officials seeking to motivate consumers, researchers said on Tuesday. They found a way to interpret "real time" brain images to show whether people who viewed messages about using sunscreen would actually use sunscreen during the following week.
New problem delays Ariane rocket launch
June 25, 2010 8:34 am | News | CommentsA technical problem Thursday delayed for the second day running the scheduled launch of an Ariane rocket carrying two satellites, the Arianespace company said.
Trapeze Networks Helps University Become 100% Wireless
June 24, 2010 9:37 am | News | CommentsTrapeze Networks today announced Kean University, Union, New Jersey, the state’s fastest growing university, has standardized on Trapeze Networks wireless networking controllers, access points and management software solutions for a complete 100% wireless computing environment.
Synchronous Regulators Handle Consumer Applications
June 24, 2010 5:27 am | On Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsON Semiconductor introduced a new family of high efficiency 2A to 4A integrated synchronous regulators for consumer electronics applications.
Lunar Mapping Mission Employs Advanced Thermal Technology
June 24, 2010 5:05 am | News | CommentsAdvanced thermal technology design and fabrication capabilities helped make the recent historic orbital flight of the Moon Mineralogy Mapper possible.
Bob Ward On Developing Materials-Intensive Medical Devices
June 24, 2010 4:51 am | Videos | CommentsBob Ward talks about developing an affinity therapy device that has applications with infectious and inflammatory diseases.
Wireless I-O Modules Perform in Well Monitoring Environments
June 24, 2010 4:47 am | by William H. Conley III, B&B Electronics, www.bb-elec.com | Articles | CommentsThe ability to monitor product inventory has always been a primary concern for companies. When the product is not a fixed, physical unit of measure, but a volume of liquid; the challenge increases. The evolvement of wireless technology presents an exciting opportunity for remote monitoring.
The F-35’s international flavour
June 23, 2010 6:14 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsThe United States’ “premier air superiority fighter,” the F-22 Raptor, is banned from export. The F-35 (and its fifth generation rival, the PAK-FA) is not. Thus, it’s no surprise that allies have climbed aboard the Joint Strike Fighter program. For all intents and purposes, the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act killed the F-22 Raptor.
Disposable Insulin Jewel Pump Showcases microfluidic MEMS Tech
June 23, 2010 6:05 am | News | CommentsDebiotech and STMicroelectronics today announced that they will showcase their novel insulin “Jewel Pump” at the Debiotech stand at the American Diabetes Association 70th Scientific Sessions in Orlando, Florida.
