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Pressure Sensor Transmitters Tout Extended Range
June 4, 2010 2:58 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-EPC announced EPCOS MiniCell Series of pressure sensor transmitters, now with an extended range. Said to be the smallest media-separated differential pressure transmitters worldwide, they are available for
Connector Provides EMI Filtering with Hot Shoe Style Mating
June 4, 2010 12:23 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum Advanced Specialty Products introduced an EMI filtered connector, the Rapid Mate, designed for easy mating to spring loaded, compliant contacts. This connector combines
Precision Temperature Forcing Systems include Thermal Air Ionization Module
June 4, 2010 11:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsThermonics, Inc., announced that it has incorporated a thermal air ionization (T-ION) module as a standard feature on its line of T-2500 Precision Temperature Forcing Systems. This advanced feature enhances the product lines’ ability to safely test semiconductor devices at cold and hot temperatures by eliminating potential electrostatic discharge (ESD) events.
RF Inductors Are QPL Military-Approved
June 4, 2010 11:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsGowanda’s MLRF1010 Series is QPL approved to MIL-PRF-83446/04. The series provides surface mount RF inductors with i nductance from .01 uH to 27 uH, Q Min from 22 to 60, SRF MHz Min from
India’s Rustom UAV up for final approval
June 4, 2010 11:06 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsAccording to LiveFist, India’s Rustom UAV has reached the government's apex Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for final financial approval. The medium altitude long endurance (MALE) drone is being developed for the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy, and will carry out surveillance up to 250 km (155 miles) away.
Cyborg Nanoscale Transistor Interface Created
June 4, 2010 8:46 am | Blogs | CommentsScientists have embedded a nano-sized transistor inside a cell-like membrane and powered it using the cell's own fuel.
Tablet Computers vs. Netbooks
June 4, 2010 7:28 am | by Peter A. Khairolomour, Technical Marketing Manager, Fairchild Semiconductor | Articles | CommentsIt’s really not a question of whether or not the tablet computer will displace netbooks and laptops. What it comes down to is what functions the tablet computer will take over and what functions netbooks/laptops will retain.
Bench-Top Multimeter Line Includes True RMS and 50,000 Count
June 4, 2010 7:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsB&K Precision’s Model 5491B bench-top multimeter for applications in education, service & repair, and manufacturing offers an accuracy of 0.02 percent, a digital dual display for viewing two measurements simultaneously, a fast measurement rate of up to
Kingbright Presents 3.5 x 3.5mm 0.5W SMD LEDs
June 4, 2010 6:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsKingbright Corporation, a TS 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 certified LED manufacturer presents its cost-efficient 3.5 x 3.5mm 0.5W SMD LEDs (AA3535 series) in industry-standard PLCC4 package. Despite its compact design with a wide 120° viewing angle, the ultra-bright LED achieves high intensity illumination up to 30 lm @ 150mA...
Design Considerations for Pressure Sensing Integration
June 4, 2010 6:35 am | by Tim Shotter and Dan DeFalco, All Sensors Corporation, www.allsensors.com, and Molly Chamberlin, Embassy Global PR | Articles | CommentsA handheld battery operated spirometry device, for example, must be able to be turned on and off quickly and instantly, while continuously recording data over a 20-second period with optimized use of available power, thus requiring a low-voltage pressure sensor which is able to use power only as needed.
Single-gate Logic Products Are Built on an Advanced 5 V CMOS Process
June 4, 2010 5:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsDiodes Incorporated has released its first family of single-gate logic products. Built on an advanced 5 V CMOS process and offering performance enhancements over existing alternatives, the 74LVC1Gxx series provides
IR Introduces Rugged Dual Channel Low-Side Driver IC for Automotive Applications
June 4, 2010 5:48 am | International Rectifier | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier introduced the AUIRS4426S dual channel low-side driver IC for use in automotive applications including hybrid power train drives, direct fuel injection and DC-DC converter applications.
SiGe mixer targets the 1500MHz market
June 4, 2010 5:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX19994A, a fully integrated, 1200MHz to 2000MHz, dual downconverting mixer with an on-chip LO switch, buffer, and splitter. Designed using Maxim's proprietary monolithic SiGe BiCMOS process, this device delivers an unparalleled combination of linearity, noise performance, and component integration.
IRphotonics Launches Power Meter for Thermal Spot Curing Systems
June 4, 2010 5:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsIRphotonics announced a new power meter, the iCure P200 Power Meter for Thermal Spot Curing Systems. The iCure P200 Power Meter is an accurate tool for measuring optical power from thermal spot curing systems.
400 V Silicon Controlled Rectifier Touts Space Savings
June 3, 2010 10:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsCentral Semiconductor announced the release of its CMPS5064 Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR).This device is packaged in SOT-23 is a 400 V, 0.8 A SCR designed for applications with space constraints requiring a fast switching high voltage device. In addition to the
Reducing costly satellite assembly integration time
June 3, 2010 9:01 am | by Jean-Michel Bourin, Product Marketing Director, C&K Components | Blogs | CommentsAssembly integration time (AIT) in white rooms is one of, if not the most, costly elements of the satellite assembly process. When it comes to high reliability connectors, traditional contact systems require screws, washers, clips and the manpower to assemble it all.
DC-DC Converters Tout Fast Transient Response, High Efficiency Across the Full Load Range
June 3, 2010 7:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsSemtech Corp. launched the SC173 and SC174 buck regulators. These devices are appropriate for office automation, networking and communications equipment; set-top boxes; portable products; power supply modules; and other embedded products. According to the company, the new SC173 and SC174 POL regulators
Brainstorm: Optoelectronics
June 3, 2010 7:25 am | by Edited by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Articles | CommentsWhat will be the next big advance in touchscreen technology?
60 W Isolated DC-DC Converter Delivers Over 105 W Per Square Inch
June 3, 2010 7:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsPicor announced the introduction of the PI3101 Cool-Power high-density isolated DC-DC converter delivering 60 W of output power in half the size of existing solutions, according to the company, and offering a
High Frequency Test Cables Now Available in New Product Line
June 3, 2010 5:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsTest grade cables are desired in applications where multiple connector attachment and continuous flexing demands are a priority. RF Industries now offers a line of 18GHz precision test cables in standard or custom lengths, suitable for production or lab environments.
The High Speed Data Race
June 3, 2010 5:32 am | by James O. “Jim” Farmer, Enablence Systems | Articles | CommentsThe bottom line is that nothing, and I mean nothing, can beat a fiber connection, not now and not in the foreseeable future. Fiber offers the highest speeds you can achieve, not to mention its other advantages such as extremely low operational costs and versatile high quality transmission.
Microchip Wireless Development Environment Overview
June 3, 2010 4:18 am | Videos | CommentsThe Microchip Wireless Development Environment (MiWi DE) is a one-stop solution for developing diverse wireless applications.
A remarkable display: SID 2010
June 2, 2010 12:46 pm | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Articles | CommentsSeattle: home of Microsoft, Starbucks, grunge rock, the Mariners, and in 2010, the Society for Information Display (SID) Conference. This year’s show was a remarkable display (no pun intended) of eye candy and emerging technologies. Among the many developments, 3D, energy efficiency, and advanced touchscreens took center stage.
Microsemi Unveils Solid State Driver Module at SID 2010
June 2, 2010 11:08 am | Microsemi Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsMicrosemi Corporation announced the first product in a planned family of solutions designed to provide optimized power conversion and light management for solid state lighting fixtures, enabling the energy and lifetime cost savings promise of LED-based illumination.
Silicon Controlled Rectifier Comes in Space-saving SOT-23 package
June 2, 2010 10:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsCentral Semiconductor Corp. announces the release of the CMPS5064 Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR). This device packaged in SOT-23 is a 400V, 0.8A SCR designed for applications with space constraints requiring a fast switching high voltage device.
