Applications
Rugged SBC Rivals iPhone in Size
June 18, 2010 10:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsGeneral Micro Systems, Inc. (GMS) developed an Intel Atom-based rugged SBC that offers low power consumption. Combined with its small footprint and high performance, the Atom XPC40x (extended temperature, conduction-cooled) and Atom XP40x (standard temperature) are said to
Fast Times for Femtocells
June 18, 2010 9:37 am | by Rupert Baines, picoChip (www.picochip.com) | Blogs | CommentsThese are busy times for the femtocell industry.There are now 13 operators who have launched service, including 3 out of 3 in Japan and 3 out of 4 in USA.
Connectors Are Designed for SuperSpeed USB 3.0
June 18, 2010 8:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsKycon is expanding its USB product line by adding USB 3.0, the next generation design-in Universal Serial Bus – KUSBX-xx1N9 Series. The USB 3.0 connectors, also known as SuperSpeed USB, support data transfer rates of up to 10 times faster than the USB 2.0 version and are
Illuminated Pushbuttons Conserve Behind-panel Space
June 18, 2010 8:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsNKK Switches announced the availability of the LP01 Series of short body, illuminated and non-illuminated, tamper-resistant pushbuttons. The series’ minimal behind-panel depth makes it suitable for designs where space is at a premium. The RoHS compliant LP01 Series features
Long Distance Reflective Switch Offers Adjustable Sensitivity
June 18, 2010 8:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsTT electronics OPTEK Technology’s OPB725A-18Z uses an infrared LED and a logic output sensor in a reflective switch configuration, and features a reflective sensing distance of up to
Coaxial Resonator Oscillator Touts High Performance, Efficiency
June 18, 2010 7:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsCrystek’s CVCO55CXT-5800-5800 Coaxial Resonator Oscillator (CRO) employs frequency doubling, 2X fundamental technology to reach new performance levels of low phase noise and harmonics, while minimizing current consumption in the process. The CRO operates at 5800 MHz with a
Three-Phase Brushless DC Motor Pre-Driver IC Targets Office Automation
June 18, 2010 6:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsAllegro MicroSystems, Inc. has introduced a three-phase brushless DC motor pre-driver with outputs for direct high current gate drive of an all N-channel power MOSFET three phase bridge with a maximum supply voltage of 38 V. Allegro’s A4936 device has
PC-104 A-D and D-A Modules Eliminate Need for Recalibration
June 18, 2010 5:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsWinSystems’ PCM-MIO-G-AD-1 is a 16-channel, 16-bit analog input card and the PCM-MIO-G-DA-1 is an eight-channel, 12-bit analog output card. Both cards also support 48-lines of digital I/O. These small, 90 mm x 96 mm expansion boards are designed to
M8 Connectors Feature Insulation-displacement Technology for Field Installation
June 18, 2010 5:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsPhoenix Contact’s line of sensor/actuator connectors now includes QUICKON M8 connectors. The QUICKON system uses insulation-displacement technology to reduce installation times by up to
Tamiflu: Counterfeit Product Sold on Internet
June 17, 2010 4:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsPotentially harmful product represented as “Generic Tamiflu”- tests revealed product does not contain oseltamivir, but cloxacillin, an antibiotic.
Thirty-Watt DIN Rail Power Supply Operates Off Wide AC Input
June 17, 2010 1:25 pm | TDK-Lambda Americas, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-Lambda has introduced a low-profile DIN rail-mount power supply that operates off a wide range of AC input voltages, ranging from a nominal 100 to 277 VAC. The model DSP30-24/277A is rated at 30-W and provides
Wide-Bandwidth Scope Touts Fast, Accurate Characterization of High-Speed Digital Designs
June 17, 2010 12:57 pm | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies’ 86100D DCA-X wide-bandwidth oscilloscope offers engineers the tools needed to characterize their high-speed digital designs easily and accurately. The scope is 100 percent backwards compatible with all previous DCA modules and
SpaceX Signs Launch Deal for Next-Gen Iridium Satellites
June 17, 2010 9:45 am | News | CommentsSpaceX has inked a $492 million deal with Iridium Communications Inc. to launch a fleet of next-generation commercial satellites aboard its Falcon 9 rocket.
PWM Controller Combines Fast Transient Response, Efficiency and Digital Control
June 17, 2010 8:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsSemtech Corp. announced the SC493, the company’s first digitally controlled DC/DC converter. The product is positioned to users to digitally configure and interrogate the status of the controller via an I2C bus. It combines the
LED Boosts Brightness for Small Projectors with No Increase in Size
June 17, 2010 8:38 am | Osram Opto Semiconductors | Product Releases | CommentsThe OSTAR Compact LED from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is characterized by improved high-current capability and lower thermal resistance for more light output. It can handle up to 6A in pulsed mode, making it appropriate for pico and pocket projectors for small mobile terminals.
Epoxy With High Thermal Conductivity Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specs
June 17, 2010 7:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaster Bond’s Polymer Adhesive Supreme 10AOHT-LO is a single component, no mix, thermally conductive compound featuring exceptional electrical insulation and toughness. It meets NASA low outgassing specifications and has
Power IC Manages Multiple Energy-Harvesting Technologies
June 17, 2010 5:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe EnerChip EP CBC915 is presented as the first device to work universally across all energy harvesting transducer technologies including photovoltaic, thermoelectric, piezoelectric and electromagnetic.
Em-ITX Form Factor Board Features HD video over HDMI
June 16, 2010 1:01 pm | Product Releases | CommentsVIA Technologies announced the VIA EITX-3001, its latest Em-ITX form factor board for durable and fanless next generation devices in kiosk, HMI, POI and POS embedded applications. Combining the latest VIA Nano E-Series processor and the VIA VX855 media system processor, the VIA EITX-3001 offers
Micro-USB Interconnects Save Space and Accelerate Data Transfer
June 16, 2010 10:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsA new series of advanced Micro-USB plugs and sockets with up to 4.8 Gbps data transfer speeds is available from Keystone Electronics Corp. These sockets are asserted to reduce PCB footprints and support On-the Go (OTG) technology for mobile device connectivity without a host computer. The USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 products can
Solar Light Bulb 'Time-Shifts' Light
June 16, 2010 9:24 am | News | CommentsNokero International announced the release of the N100, presented as the world’s first solar light bulb.
Triple-speed 10GBASE-T Server Adapter Targets Virtualized Data Centers
June 15, 2010 11:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsSolarflare Communications announced today its Solarstorm SFN5121T dual-port 10GBASE-T server adapter. Said to be less than half the power of competitive offerings (less than 6.5 W/ port in 100-m mode and 5.5 W/port in data center mode the SFN5121T is asserted to be the industry’s lowest-power 10GBASE-T network interface card (NIC). Designed to
Thirty-two-bit MCU Asserted to Lower Power Consumption by up to 90 Percent
June 15, 2010 8:23 am | Atmel Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAtmel announced production availability of the next-generation Atmel 32-bit AVR UC3L microcontroller (MCU) with picoPower technology and embedded capacitive touch controller peripherals. Target applications include
Vitamin D Supplement Products: Medication Use Error
June 15, 2010 8:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsSome liquid Vitamin D supplement products are sold with droppers that could allow parents to accidentally give harmful amounts of Vitamin D to their infant.
IPv4-IPv6 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Suits VPX and OpenVPX Platforms
June 15, 2010 7:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Kontron Gigabit Ethernet Switch VX3910 offers 3U VPX (VITA 46.x) and OpenVPX (VITA 65) platforms Enterprise-Class Switching functionality with a total of 28 Gigabit Ethernet ports and advanced management features. With its
Journaline System Delivers Text-Based News to Automotive and Mobile Devices
June 15, 2010 6:41 am | News | CommentsTotal Traffic Network and Fraunhofer IIS are working together to deliver real-time news information on Total Traffic Network Plus, such as local and national weather conditions, sports scores, and news headlines, directly to mobile devices in the U.S.
