Computing
Driver Modules Power Mid-size, Multi-string, LED backlit LCDs
March 25, 2010 5:55 am | Endicott Research Group | Product Releases | CommentsThe SFDMD Series is designed for applications that require a small footprint with high efficiency and brightness stability over a wide input voltage range, such as medical patient monitors, POS, kiosk, ATM, gaming and GPS displays. Less than 5 mm high, with a footprint of 2.782” (70.66 mm) x 0.96” (24.4 mm), drivers offer
MIT Researches Self-assembling Computer Chips
March 22, 2010 7:52 am | News | CommentsMolecules that arrange themselves into predictable patterns on silicon chips could lead to microprocessors with much smaller circuit elements.
In-line DSL CPE MicroFilter Presented as World’s Smallest
March 19, 2010 6:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsPulse introduced what it asserts is the first digital subscriber line (DSL) NanoFilter. The Z-321NF in-line DSL customer premises equipment (CPE) MicroFilter offers both voice and data protection by
Fanless Atom System Features Small Footprint
March 19, 2010 6:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsLogic Supply introduced an ultra-slim, fanless Intel Atom system housed in a ruggedized, small-footprint enclosure. A flexible, efficient solution for seamless deployment in industrial environments, public access areas, or remote locations, the SolidLogic Atom JT01 is designed to
Amazon May Impede Access to Some Publishers’ Books
March 17, 2010 7:25 pm | by New York Times | News | CommentsAs Apple builds its electronic bookstore, Amazon is trying to use its clout to hold on to its early lead in the market.
Europe’s Public Broadcasters Seek Easier Access Online
March 17, 2010 5:25 pm | by New York Times | News | CommentsThe European Broadcasting Union said its proposals were intended to push cross-border online video services.
Programmers Are Indicted in Madoff Case
March 17, 2010 5:25 pm | by New York Times | News | CommentsTwo men were accused of developing the computer programs used in the fraudulent investment-advisory business.
Army Sees Document Web Site as a Potential Threat
March 17, 2010 5:24 pm | by New York Times | News | CommentsWikiLeaks.org, a tiny online source of information that governments and corporations would prefer to keep secret, published an Army report about itself.
Multifunction USB Analog Output Modules Tout Small Form Factor
March 17, 2010 7:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsACCES I/O Products, Inc. is introducing the USB-AO Series of 12 and 16-bit USB modules. Its flagship model, the USB-AO16-16A USB 2.0, multifunction board features 16 channels of 16-bit resolution analog outputs along with
Core2 Duo Fanless Embedded System Includes PCI Slot
March 16, 2010 7:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsBVM announced the availability of the ECK-161B, a Core 2 Duo fanless PC for embedded applications such as multi-media displays with audio for retail stores or exhibitions, POS, surveillance, low power control and monitoring for remote locations. The unit has a
Right-angle SMT Illuminated Pushbutton Designed With Long Travel
March 15, 2010 6:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsE-Switch launched the LP37 Series illuminated pushbutton switch, which features a right angle, surface mount design with long travel. LED colors of red, green and yellow are available. Specifications include
Digital Light Sensors Operate Behind Darkened Glass
March 12, 2010 6:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions announced the first members of its next generation digital ambient light sensor (ALS) and proximity detection family. These devices are said to eliminate the need to use clear glass/plastic in front of the sensor or
NVRAM Process Combines benefits of SRAM and Non-volatile Memory
March 12, 2010 4:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsX-FAB Silicon Foundries , a leading analog/mixed-signal foundry announced that they are the first and only pure-play foundry to offer an embedded non-volatile random-access memory (NVRAM) process feature
A Physiological Sensing Interface
March 11, 2010 3:53 am | Videos | CommentsThis is a demo from this year's TechFest of a Physiological Sensing Interface.
Battery Holders Suit CR1632, BR1632 or DL1632 Sizes
March 8, 2010 10:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsMPD is introducing P/N’s BV-1632 & BV-1632-G, two lithium vertical battery holders for CR1632, BR1632 or DL1632 size batteries. The BV-1632 and BV-1632-G are particularly suitable for single board computers (SBCs) with tight space constraints. They are designed to
Compact Enclosures Suit a Wide Range of Applications
March 5, 2010 6:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsElma Electronic Inc. offers a family of modular enclosures in a compact size. The MiniBox 34 serves a wide range of applications including medical, communications, industrial, test and measurement, military/aerospace, and other markets. Its construction allows
Green Phase-shifted Full-bridge IC Controls Synchronous Rectifier Output
March 4, 2010 6:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments Incorporated (TI) introduced a phase-shifted full-bridge PWM controller with synchronous MOSFET control outputs and light load power management. According to the company, the UCC28950 can achieve efficiencies above 90 percent from light load to full load, enabling it to
Power MOSFETs for DC-DC Conversion Tout Reduced Gate Switch Charge
March 4, 2010 6:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsToshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. has launched its latest generation of power MOSFETs for synchronous DC-DC conversion. The seventh generation trench process in the Toshiba fast switching series, UMOS VII-H, is asserted to
DC-DC Converter Features Built-in Power Functionality
March 4, 2010 5:31 am | Microsemi Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsMicrosemi Corporation, a manufacturer of high performance analog/mixed signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors, today extended its family of DC-to-DC controllers and switching regulators with the introduction of a synchronous buck switching regulator in a compact multi-chip module
The High Speed Data Race
March 3, 2010 8:42 am | by James O. “Jim” Farmer, Enablence Systems, www.enablence.com | Blogs | CommentsThis article is about speed, the speed of data communications for the home and small-and-medium-business markets.
1200 W, 12 V Front End Supply Suits 48 VDC Computers, Office Equipment
March 2, 2010 6:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsPower-One, Inc. announced the availability of its SFD1200-12BG 1200 W front-end DC/DC power supply. This product provides a 12 VDC, 99.2 A maximum rated output and features efficiencies up to 91 percent from a -48 VDC input. The supply can be used in
Rochester Electronics reconstructs discontinued semiconductor devices
March 1, 2010 9:48 am | News | CommentsRochester Electronics, the world's largest authorized manufacturer of discontinued semiconductors, provides authorized reverse-engineering services to re-create, manufacture and distribute pin-for-pin replacement parts with matched cycle for cycle timing for aftermarket semiconductor devices. Through its unique Rochester Semiconductor Replication Process, customers can avoid system re-qualification steps as the Rochester-designed and manufactured parts deliver the same specifications and performance characteristics as the original products. Rochester engineers deconstruct and electrically analyze the critically needed semiconductor device, re-design the part using scope and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images, and re-engineer it onto a matched mature foundry process to replicate the original components.
Microprocessors Suit Embedded-control Applications
March 1, 2010 5:20 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics introduced four new members in the SPEAr microprocessor family targeting embedded-control applications. Based on the latest ARM core technology, these microprocessors are said to enable equipment manufacturers to
Fanless PanelPC Has PCT Flat Bezel
March 1, 2010 5:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsBVM announced its AFL-F08A, an 8” fanless touch screen PC with projected capacitive touch screen options. The unit is based on the Intel Atom N270 processor running at 1.6 GHz, Intel 945GSE and ICH7M chipsets with addressing for up to
High-performance SBC Fits on PC-104-sized Card
March 1, 2010 4:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsVersaLogic announced the Wildcat high-performance single board computer (SBC). Built around an Intel second-generation Core 2 Duo processor (SP9300), the entire SBC fits on a single 4.2” x 3.8” (107 mm x 96 mm) board. The SBC is designed for
