Applications
Gap Filler Pads Are Reinforced for Stability
April 7, 2010 10:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsFujipoly announced the availability of Sarcon GR-HF gap filler pads. These thermal interface materials are manufactured with a hardened top surface as well as a reinforced nylon mesh layer. The added reinforcement and less tacky surface treatments are said to
Heparin: Change in Reference Standard
April 7, 2010 8:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsNew studies reinforce FDA’s previous recommendation for healthcare professionals to exercise clinical judgment in determining the dose of heparin for a patient.
Subminiature Detect Switch Touts Reliable Contact Design
April 7, 2010 6:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsC&K Components has developed a new series of through-hole subminiature detect switches. Available with pretravel and overtravel, the KM1202 features a reliable contact design with a minimum electrical life of 10,000 actuations at full load.
An Excellent Engineering Reference Book
April 7, 2010 5:59 am | Videos | CommentsAlix Paultre of ECN magazine pages through "Core Engineering Concepts for Students and Professionals", a very comprehensive textbook and reference for engineers at every level.
Sense, Detect, Communicate, and Act: Improving Military Electronic Systems
April 7, 2010 4:30 am | by Jim Davis, Cypress Semiconductor Corp. | Articles | CommentsImproving military electronic systems involves enhancing the basic processes of sense, detect, communicate and act.
Stud Capsule For Men: Product contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
April 6, 2010 7:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsProduct adulterated with sildenafil which may interact with nitrates to lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.
Embedded System Module Touts Compact Footprint
April 6, 2010 11:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe PQ7-M103XL, a Qseven (Q7) open standard module from American Portwell Technology is built with Intel's Atom Z510PT (1.1 GHz) or Z520PT (1.33 GHz) processor and Intel System Controller Hub (SCH) US15WPT. This module, capable of
Molded Power Inductor Touts Robust Design
April 6, 2010 11:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsTT electronics BI Technologies has developed a new SMT power inductor. Designated the HM72B Series, the inductor measures 6.8 mm x 7.23 mm, with a maximum board height of 3.0 mm, and is designed for use in harsh environments.
Ultracapacitor Touts Flat Prismatic Cell Design
April 6, 2010 10:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsTecate's PowerBurst Type PC5 ultracapacitor – offered under a license agreement with Maxwell Technologies – is engineered to provide extended power availability during dips, sags, and outages in the main power sources as well as to relieve batteries of burst power functions.
Clamp Meter Transmits Readings to IR Cameras
April 5, 2010 8:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsExtech Instruments introduced the EX845, a 1000A AC/DC CAT IV clamp meter with the company’s Meterlink technology and a built-in infrared thermometer. Meterlink technology wirelessly connects FLIR infrared cameras to Extech meters via Bluetooth to
WiLink 6.0 solution available on OMAP35x Eval Module
April 5, 2010 7:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments introduced the availability of its WiLink 6.0 (WL1271) solution on the OMAP35x processor Evaluation Module (EVM).
Chassis Mount DC-DC Converter Suits Harsh Environments
April 5, 2010 7:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsCalex Manufacturing Company introduced its HCM Series high power density chassis mount DC/DC Converters. These 150 Watt rugged, encapsulated DC/DC converters are suitable for harsh industrial and COTS military applications. All 10 models in the series offer a
TFT LCDs Include LED Backlights
April 5, 2010 7:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsOptrex America is offering TFT LCDs with white LED backlights. These displays feature long lifetimes (an average of 60,000 hours), with front-of-screen brightness levels ranging from 400 cd/m2 to 700 cd/m2 for indoor use and 800 cd/m2 to 1500 cd/m2 for outdoor applications. Additional features include
AA Battery Clip Includes SMD Leads, Two Spring Arms
April 5, 2010 7:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsMPD’s BK-53 surface mounting AA battery clip uses two spring arms to capture and hold a AA battery in place. These arms are said to make it easy to insert and remove a AA battery because of the desirable access afforded. Normally used in pairs, the clips are
The Truly Integrated Circuit is Printed and Flexible
April 5, 2010 6:48 am | by Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx | Blogs | CommentsFor 40 years, so called integrated circuits have integrated little more than transistors, diodes and sensors assembled onto one piece of material.
Plug-in Adapter Allows Micro SD Devices to use USB Memory
April 5, 2010 5:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Mobidapter from Saelig is a USB memory stick reader which plugs directly into the SD memory slot, permitting reliable, rapid transfer of files from USB sources.
ZigBee Releases Mobile Network Public Application Profile
April 5, 2010 4:40 am | News | CommentsThe ZigBee Alliance announced it completed development of ZigBee Telecom Services, a new public application profile standard defining value added services for mobile network operators, businesses and governments.
MOSFET Solutions Tout Desirable Reverse Recovery Time
April 2, 2010 11:20 am | Fairchild Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsFairchild’s half-bridge Ultra FRFET family provides desirable reverse recovery time (trr) of 35 ns to 65 ns and a small reverse recovery current (1.8 A to 3.1 A). In LCD TV designs, this family is said to eliminate the need for
DSCs Support Complex Digital Power Applications
April 2, 2010 10:09 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc., expanded its 16-bit dsPIC Digital Signal Controller (DSC) portfolio for digital power-conversion applications. Eight new dsPIC33F ‘GS’ Series DSCs provide up to four times the memory, compared to Microchip’s existing SMPS and digital power conversion families. Additionally, these DSCs can
New PICMG 2.30 standard enables enhanced functionality of CompactPCI systems for defense applications
April 2, 2010 10:02 am | by Jim Vana, Applications Engineering Specialist, 3M Electronic Solutions Division | Articles | CommentsRecent advancements in military technology have produced some awe-inspiring, highly sophisticated combat and reconnaissance equipment. In the U.S., such advances are expected to continue at a steady clip as robust defense spending drives the development of next-generation equipment.
Will the United States lose its air supremacy?
April 2, 2010 9:26 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsThe announcement of Russia’s newest fifth-generation fighter, the Sukhoi PAK FA, stunned the world. To put it succinctly, the “Future Frontline Aircraft System” is a game-changer. Its closest rival is the F-22 Raptor, and yet production on the United States’ premier air-superiority fighter has been scrapped in favor of the F-35. Are we repeating the mistakes of the past?
UV-Vis-NIR Pulsed Light Meter Features External Trigger Input
April 2, 2010 7:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsGigahertz-Optik’s hand-held P-9710-4 radiometer photometer features an external TTL trigger input function for remote timing of pulsed light measurements. In the P-9710-4 pulse energy mode, the measurement begins automatically upon the trigger input. The meter is capable of
LED Driver Addresses Medium LCD Display Backlighting
April 2, 2010 6:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsAllegro MicroSystems, Inc. introduced a new high power LED driver with output disconnect for backlighting medium LCD displays. This driver targets in-dash navigation systems, automotive infotainment, and back-up camera displays.
Liquid Level Sensors Suit Automotive, Control, and Industrial Apps
April 2, 2010 6:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsHermetic Switch announced its PRX+1660 Series sensors for liquid level monitoring in appliance, automotive, control, household, industrial, municipal, petrochemical, power generation, processing, and recreational markets. These sensors can
Infographics of 2009 Patent Activity
April 2, 2010 6:05 am | News | CommentsHere are some graphics that display overall patent activity in semiconductors and medical devices by technology area in 2009.
