Applications
Handheld Vector Network Analyzer Touts High Accuracy
February 4, 2010 5:40 am | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies’ N9923A FieldFox RF Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) is presented as the world's most accurate handheld VNA. The FieldFox RF VNA provides 0.01 dB/degree Celsius measurement stability to minimize drift errors, and it offers
Thomas Medical Products Initiates Worldwide Recall Of Safesheath® CSG® Sheath Introducer
February 3, 2010 11:52 pm | by General Electric | News | CommentsSOURCE
GE Healthcare Expands Portfolio of ecomagination Products
February 3, 2010 11:52 pm | by General Electric | News | CommentsNewly approved ecomagination products help hospitals reduce costs and waste, delivering positive benefits to the environment
GE Healthcare showcases innovations and healthymagination at the SMFM 30th Annual Meeting
February 3, 2010 11:51 pm | by General Electric | News | CommentsVoluson E8, Voluson i and ViewPoint highlight company focus on women’s healthcare
Federal Register: Strengthening the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's 510(k) Review Process; Public Meeting; Request for Comments
February 3, 2010 11:51 pm | by FDA (The Center for Devices and Radiological Health) | News | CommentsThe purpose of the public meeting is to identify actions that CDRH can consider taking to strengthen the premarket notification process for review of medical devices, also known as the 510(k) process. FDA is seeking input on a number of identified...
Federal Register: The Neurological Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting
February 3, 2010 11:51 pm | by FDA (The Center for Devices and Radiological Health) | News | CommentsOn March 12, 2010, the committee will discuss, make recommendations, and vote on a premarket approval application for the Deep Brain Stimulation System for Epilepsy sponsored by Medtronic, Inc.
Federal Register: Workshop on Pediatric Neurological and Neurocognitive Assessments for Cardiovascular Devices; Public Workshop
February 3, 2010 11:51 pm | by FDA (The Center for Devices and Radiological Health) | News | CommentsThe purpose of the public workshop is to solicit information from clinicians, academia, professional societies, other government agencies, and industry on various neurological and neurocognitive assessments for pediatric patients implanted with...
Infrared Emitter Includes Built-in Drive Electronics
February 3, 2010 1:49 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCal Sensors announced the launch of PIREPlus, a high-output, high-pulse rate emitter that can be pulsed as a source of blackbody radiation for near-to-far infrared applications at 180 Hz with 50 percent modulation depth. With a pulsing speed that is asserted to be 18 times faster than alternative technologies, the emitter
Modular Connector System Available on a 1.27 mm Pitch
February 3, 2010 1:07 pm | Product Releases | CommentsFCI is launching Minitek 127, a new modular connector system on a 1.27 (.050") pitch. It is capable of a wide variation of board-to-board and cable-to-board interconnections. Minitek 127 includes
Module Solves Power Supply Challenges
February 3, 2010 11:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsIntersil Corporation announced the ISL8200M, a compact, scalable power module. This flexible new module provides designers an easy-to-use general-purpose power solution that satisfies a wide range of point-of-load (POL) power requirements. The ISL8200M is a
Turning Wireless Technology into Enhanced Mobile Experiences
February 3, 2010 10:47 am | by Jarkko Vatjus-Antilla, EB, Elektrobit Corporation | Articles | CommentsFrom smartphones to netbooks and everything in between, mobile devices are rapidly changing the way in which the world communicates. New platforms, operating systems and application frameworks are altering the embedded mobile playing field, driving the need for developers to stay ahead of market trends and end-user expectations. The new game has developers more focused on understanding the different technologies being used, and how each can create enriched mobile experiences that match to shifting end-user demands.
Department of Defense Schools Recieve BOXLIGHTs
February 3, 2010 9:17 am | News | CommentsBOXLIGHT in partnership with Alpha Sum Business Machines has announced the delivery of nearly 1000 GSA approved projectors sent to military K-12 Department of Defense schools located around the United States and Puerto Rico. “The initial order of Seattle X30N’s and accompanying accessories began shipping to over 80 schools in mid-January,” said Chad Harrison, BOXLIGHT Business Development Manager. “With an open, year-long bid, we anticipate the number of projectors to approach the 1500 mark.”
LPCXpresso: New Web Enablement Platform Released
February 3, 2010 8:43 am | News | CommentsNXP Semiconductors today announced the availability of a low-cost, web-enabled development tool platform, LPCXpresso, for the LPC ARM processor family of microcontrollers. The LPCXpresso features an easy-to-use interface and supports the complete product design cycle, providing an end-to-end development solution. NXP is also announcing today the launch of the industry’s first Cortex-M0 design competition, the “LPC1100 Cortex-M0 Design Challenge,” providing free LPCXpresso tools to qualified contestants.
New Design Kit Expands Simulation Capability
February 3, 2010 8:23 am | News | CommentsAgilent Technologies Inc. today announced the availability of an NXP Semiconductors' design kit for RF small-signal products within Agilent's Advanced Design System (ADS). The design kit provides NXP's customers with easy access to comprehensive libraries of models within ADS for NXP's RF wideband devices, diodes, junction FET's, dual-gate MOSFET's and MMIC's. With the new design kit, customers can run simulations in ADS prior to moving to prototype. This significantly accelerates project development with NXP's components and speeds time-to-market.
Five-A Connector Minimizes LED Spacing
February 3, 2010 6:25 am | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has expanded its 9159 Series solid-state lighting connector offering to include a miniature, single-sided SMT connector for PCB strip lighting applications. The 5 A connectors provide
Single-chip Analog Mobile TV Receiver Based on 65 nm CMOS
February 3, 2010 5:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsTelegent Systems introduced its third generation analog mobile TV receiver, the TLG1121. This single-chip analog mobile TV receiver is based on 65nm CMOS process technology, reducing power consumption and solution footprint relative to the company’s previous generation product. The TLG1121 provides
Thermostatic Controller Adds Integrated Temperature Control to Most Thermoelectric Assemblies
February 3, 2010 5:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsLaird Technologies announced its new Q Series Thermostatic Controller for most Thermoelectric Assemblies (TEAs). The Q Series Thermostatic Controller is a microcontroller-based device that adds integrated temperature control to a TEA. The controller functions as a
Analyzers Include 8 GHz Tracking Generator Option
February 3, 2010 5:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsAeroflex 3250 Series spectrum analyzers include an optional 8 GHz tracking generator. Suitable for any kind of bench or lab environment, the new 3250 Series tracking generator has a frequency range of 100 kHz to 8 GHz and a level range from 0 dB down to -20 dB.
External Switching Power Supplies are Factory-configurable
February 2, 2010 12:52 pm | Product Releases | CommentsBEAR Power Supplies has introduced its BE Series external AC/DC power adapters. The units are Energy Star qualified and factory-configurable for commercial, industrial and medical instruments. The BE Series includes wall-mount converters from 5 W to 30 W, and desktop converters from 15 W to 60 W. All have
AMC Handles Feature Die-cast Construction, Ergonomic Design
February 2, 2010 9:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsElma Electronic Inc. offers Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) injector/ejector handles. AMCs are the main boards for MicroTCA designs and are also implemented in some AdvancedTCA applications. The AMC handles feature exceptional quality and precision milling, so that even
The Disruptive Technology of Solid State Lighting
February 2, 2010 9:31 am | by Alix Paultre, Editor-in-Chief | Videos | CommentsECN's Editor-in-Chief, Alix Paultre, describes Solid State Lighting, its impact on the industry, and the technologies preceding it.
Mobile Data Strains Cellular Networks
February 2, 2010 9:04 am | Blogs | CommentsWith the launch of the iPad last week it is clear what was the number one news item in the gadget industry... Cellular networks are already buckling under the strain of mobile data.
25 Gbps Connector Addresses High-signal Transmissions
February 2, 2010 5:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsMolex Incorporated added the CoEdge to its EdgeLine family of connectors. The one-piece, 25 Gbps connector is configured to meet an industry standard pitch of 0.80 mm (.031”). This low-profile, dual-sided, edgecard connector supports
Magnalight.com Adds More Powerful LED Infrared Flood Lights and Spot Lights
February 2, 2010 4:51 am | Larson Electronics Llc | Product Releases | CommentsLarson Electronics’ magnalight.com offers several new infrared LED emitter lights for military, security and commercial applications. Ranging from ultra-compact infrared LED trailing lights and grill lights to 240 watt infrared LED light emitters for the military MRAP, MATV and HUMVEE vehicles, magnalight.com continues to develop new infrared LED lights that feature low amp draw and high light energy output.
“ChemBot” takes cue from The Terminator
February 2, 2010 4:13 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsIt can morph from a liquid to a solid state, but can’t form “knives and stabbing weapons.” It can squeeze through tight spaces, join with others, and expand in size. No, it’s not the T-1000, but a new “chemical robot” created by the Pentagon. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Association (DARPA) sought to create a “ChemBot” that could perform the following functions...
