Industrial
Humidity & Temperature Transmitter suits Industrial Apps
February 8, 2010 5:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe TH200 Humidity and Temperature transmitter from E Instruments is a highly sensitive and accurate instrument that includes functions for relative & absolute humidity, dew point, wet & dry temperature, and enthalpy.
Automated 3-Phase CDN Touts Reliable High Power Consumption EUT Testing
February 5, 2010 1:50 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTeseq Inc. released an automated 3-phase coupling/decoupling network (CDN) for EFT and surge testing. The CDN 3063 provides safe, reliable operation in a wide range of test setups, including higher current level and 3-phase EUT (equipment under test) testing. To prevent
GPS Module Presented as Enabling Rapid Navigation for Long Periods
February 5, 2010 1:26 pm | Product Releases | CommentsVincotech has launched modules based on the latest SiRFstarIV technology. The A2100 GPS receiver module is built around the new GSD4e chip with sophisticated firmware. The special SiRFawareTM technology is said to allow the module to be in a state of readiness at all times thereby enabling
Hi-speed USB2.0 Module is Customizable
February 5, 2010 1:22 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSaelig Company has announced the availability of QuickUSB, a customizable USB2.0 connectivity module. This 2” x 1” circuit board implements a bus-powered Hi-speed USB 2.0 endpoint terminating in a single 80-pin target interface connector. With the companion QuickUSB Customizer software, users can
Magnetic Position Sensor Mounts Single-handedly in C-Groove Cylinders
February 5, 2010 5:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsTURCK's BIM-UNR miniature magnetic cylinder position sensor is designed to mount within C-groove cylinders with no accessories required. Its dimensions of 2.9 mm x 4.6 mm x 18 mm allows them to be inserted into a C-groove from the top rather than from the side, simplifying
USB Type A Female Connector is Field Terminable
February 4, 2010 5:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsL-com Global Connectivity, a leading manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, today announced the availability of a field-terminable version of a USB Type A Female connector. The new connector comes with screw flanges for
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
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
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
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
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
Snap-in Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Offer 3,000-hour Life
February 1, 2010 12:48 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCornell Dubilier introduced two snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitor series with extended voltage rating up to 450 VDC. Designated the Type SLP (105°C) and SLPX (85°C) Series, the capacitors are targeted for next generation
Constant Voltage LED Power Modules Boast 300 W Output
February 1, 2010 9:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsPower Partners’ PIL300U-V Series power modules for LEDs boast 300 W of output power from a wide 90 V to 305 VAC input range. Their design incorporates high PFC, meeting the requirements for EN61000-3-2. Standard output voltages range from
Tool Cleans Outdoor 1.25 mm Fiber Optic Connectors
February 1, 2010 4:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsUS Conec Ltd. announced the release of its IBC Brand Cleaner ODC. This mechanical cleaning tool uses a dry cleaning strand to remove dust and liquid residue off the end face of plug and socket ODC-Series connectors. This version of the IBC cleaning tools features a
Single Output, 75 W Power Supplies Offer Open Frame Construction
February 1, 2010 4:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicroPower Direct’s MPO-75S Series of single output, 75 W AC power supplies include a universal AC input, full safety approvals, robust filtering and compact open frame construction. Four standard models operate from a universal input of 90 V to 264 VAC; providing
Resistor Networks Are Configured in Isolated and Bussed Circuits
January 29, 2010 6:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsTT electronics BI Technologies has developed two SON (aka QFN or DFN) eight-pad packaged sample kits. Designated SFN08AKIT and SFN08BKIT, the sample kits include four or seven ultra-stable thin film resistors configured in isolated and bussed circuits, respectively. Each sample kit contains
UV LEDs Feature Long Lifespan, Tight Beam Angle
January 27, 2010 12:02 pm | Product Releases | CommentsLumex announces the launch of its QuasarBrite UV family of LED technologies. The company asserts the UV LEDs provide a 10 times longer lifespan, tight beam angle, enhanced durability and up to 50 percent cost savings compared to alternative technologies. The family is available in 385 nm, 405 nm and 415 nm wavelengths at
Surface Mount Resistor is Thermally Efficient
January 27, 2010 11:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe HPC series from Stackpole is a compact surface mount 5 watt resistor. The HPC Series incorporates four parallel thick film chip resistor elements to accommodate the higher power handling and the anodized heat sink allows for increased heat dissipation into the ambient air. These parallel resistance elements allow the HPC Series to withstand up to 2500 watts for pulse durations of 100 microseconds or less.
RE 50’s Power Pack is High Density
January 27, 2010 10:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaxon’s RE 50's "heart" is, as with all mechanically commutated maxon motor drives, the ironless rotor, which results in detent-free running and minimized mass inertia. The combination of a two-pole Neodymium permanent magnet with the patented maxon winding technology results in high torque and remarkable acceleration, says Maxon.
