Industrial
Thermally Conductive PCB Substrate Addresses LED Module Apps
April 21, 2010 1:55 pm | Product Releases | CommentsLaird Technologies announced the release of its enhanced Tlam SS LLD for use as a thermally conductive printed circuit board (PCB) substrate. The Tlam SS LLD is designed for heat dissipation in bright and ultra-bright LED module applications. It provides
Circular Connectors Enable Overmold Strain Relief Options
April 21, 2010 1:13 pm | Product Releases | CommentsHirose Electric Co. has expanded its popular HR30 Circular Connector Series by developing an option that accepts a user-specified over-molded strain relief. The over-mold feature is ideal for demanding applications that require durability and environmental protection, in a cost effective package.
Connector Touts Aesthetics, Efficacy in Harsh Environments
April 21, 2010 6:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsHarting introduces its Han-Yellock connector series, which it presents as is aesthetically pleasing and effective for harsh environments. The product features a new integral locking system which incorporates a patented push button technology. The connector allows
MLCC Series Includes High Temperature, High Capacitance Versions
April 21, 2010 5:25 am | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has expanded its offering of multilayer ceramic capacitors to provide high capacitance values at temperatures of up to 150ºC. Designated the X8L Series, the high temperature MLCC range has
Battery Holder Includes Wall-PCB-Chassis Mounting Option
April 16, 2010 10:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsMemory Protection Devices introduced part number BK-6089 for holding 6 AA batteries. The units offer 9 V output with 6 AA alkaline batteries in series and 7.2 V with rechargeable batteries. The sliding cover has one large snap locking tab on the front and two small tabs at the rear. Allowing for
Miniature Panel Mount Keylock Switches Suit Medium Security Apps
April 15, 2010 10:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsNKK Switches announced the availability of the SK Series of miniature panel mount keylock switches. Offered in either a two- or three-tumbler configuration, SK Series switches are appropriate for designs requiring
FPGA-based 6U SBC Offers Triple Redundancy
April 15, 2010 9:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsMEN Micro offers a 6U FPGA-based, triple-redundant D602 cPCI SBC that uses a lock-step architecture to make the board appropriate for highly mission-critical applications. The lock-step architecture provides a redundant computing system that
Embedded RISC Computer Touts Compact, Rugged Package
April 15, 2010 7:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsSealevel’s Relio R9 is an application-ready platform for embedded applications requiring small size, wide operating temperature range, and flexible I/O connectivity. The I/O features of the Relio R9 are said to extend
Data Acquisition and Display Station Is Optimized for Pharmaceutical Apps
April 15, 2010 6:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsYokogawa’s DXAdvanced R4 has been added to the company’s DAQSTATION family data acquisition and display stations. Standard high capacity memory and a new option for stringent pharmaceutical applications are new features. The Advanced Security option delivers
.050” SMT Sockets and Headers Suit Low Profile IO Apps
April 15, 2010 6:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsMill-Max offers a choice between .050” (1.270 mm) and .100” (2.540 mm) grid horizontal Z-Bend sockets and receptacles. For low profile IO applications, these SMT SIP socket and header strips are assembled parallel to their board surface. They are appropriate for
Four-function AC Power Meters Tout Hertz-reading Capability
April 14, 2010 7:40 am | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Power Solutions has expanded its offering of Datel Digital Panel Meters with two additions to its ACM20 series of Four-Function AC Power Meters. These models are able to able to measure and display frequency in Hertz (Hz) in addition to indicating
Fixed Attenuator Pads Suit Military and Commercial Applications
April 14, 2010 6:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsSkyworks’ ATN3590 family of fixed resistive attenuators are integrated circuits comprising thin film resistors and through-die vias that provide desirable attenuation flatness from low frequency to 40 GHz or higher. These attenuators are
VCO Operates From 2620 MHz to 2710 MHz
April 14, 2010 6:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsCrystek's CVCO55CC-2620-2710 VCO (voltage controlled oscillator) operates from 2620 MHz to 2710 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5 V to 4.5 V. This VCO features a
32-bit DSP Family Expands, Touts Up to 5 Mb of Integrated Memory
April 14, 2010 5:38 am | Analog Devices, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAnalog Devices unveiled the newest additions to its SHARC portfolio of 32-bit floating point digital signal processors – the SHARC 2148x and SHARC 2147x Series. With up to 5 Mb of integrated memory, these processors are said to extend single-chip, floating point signal processing precision to
Right Angle AC Gearmotors Tout High Power, Small Package
April 12, 2010 7:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsBison Gear introduced its 100 mm AC motor line. The line is presented as offering 1/8 hp (93 W) in 30 percent less volume than previously available. The new 4" diameter single phase motors have now been mated to the company’s
One-U Rackmount Appliance Touts New Generation Atom Processor
April 9, 2010 11:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsWIN Enterprises introduced the PL-80120 a 1U rack-mounted hardware platform designed for network service applications. Built with Intel Embedded IA components with long term availability, the appliance supports the Intel Atom N450, D510, and D410 low-voltage processors with CPU-integrated Northbridge chipset. The device features
Ethernet Combo Board Helps Engineers Develop an AMR Gateway
April 9, 2010 8:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsDigi-Key Corporation announced its availability of Micrel’s Zippy2 Ethernet Combo Board, the KSZ8851SNL-BBE-EVAL evaluation board for the KSZ8851SNL Ethernet controller. Jointly developed by Micrel and TinCanTools, the Zippy2 Ethernet Combo Board is a
Mini Panel PC with ARM9 Processor Suits HMI Apps
April 8, 2010 8:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsKontron’s front-side IP65-protected Kontron Pico Client industrial panel PC with resistive 5.7-inch VGA TFT touch-screen (640x480) is designed for visualization and control tasks in machinery and equipment. Owing to its low-power design, it is also appropriate for
Heat Resistant Adhesive Touts High Strength Structural Bonding
April 8, 2010 8:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsPresented as offering high performance bonding strength to both similar and dissimilar substrates, Master Bond’s Polymer Supreme 46HT-2 two-component adhesive features high-temperature resistance along with
Tool Validates Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus PA Segments
April 7, 2010 2:25 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPepperl+Fuchs introduced Segment Checker version 1.20 for validating the design of all Foundation fieldbus and Profibus PA segments, even in hazardous areas. Users drag and drop components into the project window, and edit the attributes to build a fieldbus segment. New to version 1.20 are the
Meter Provides Portable Power Measurements
April 7, 2010 1:30 pm | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies announced the release of its V3500A Handheld RF Power Meter. The palm-sized meter includes a built-in display and integrated power sensor. The meter is appropriate for
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
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.
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
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
