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Power-management IC Provides High Integration in a 2.5mm x 3.0mm WLP
May 14, 2010 4:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX8893, a highly integrated microPMIC for multimedia application processors. This device includes one high-efficiency step-down converter, three low-noise LDOs, two low-supply-current LDOs, one low-on-resistance load switch, and one Hi-Speed USB switch-all in a 2.5mm x 3.0mm, 30-bump wafer-level package (WLP).
PS3 firmware update could cripple Air Force research program
May 13, 2010 12:03 pm | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsLast month, Sony essentially neutered the PlayStation 3 by removing its “Install Other OS” functionality. This precipitated a huge customer backlash (and, as of this writing, at least two class-action lawsuits), but there’s one foe Sony hadn’t anticipated—the United States Air Force.
PA & E Announces New Lightweight, Hermetic Micro-D Connector
May 13, 2010 9:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsDesign engineers in defense, aerospace and other industries where low weight and superior electrical performance are key considerations have a new option, following PA&E’s release of its new aluminum Micro-D connector.
Stack Up Rackmount Switches For Dynamic Backup Applications
May 13, 2010 9:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsElectro Standards Laboratories (ESL), Cranston, RI, announces its new QuickSwitch Model 6293 Single Mode, LC Duplex Fiber Optic A/B/C Switch with Remote Serial Access. This sleek switch accesses any one of three separate fiber optic networks from one computer via pushbutton and remote ASCII control.
Create Multifunctional, Flexible, Low Cost, Smart-Sensing Designs
May 13, 2010 5:59 am | by Sudhir Bommena, Applications Engineer, Advanced Microcontroller Architecture Division, Microchip Technology Inc. | Articles | CommentsDesign engineers are looking at new, low-cost, small and innovative sensing designs for their systems. Sensing applications typically require several analog and digital blocks, such as excitation circuits, an analog front end consisting of signal-conditioning and filtering circuitry...
Silvertronic's Double-Insulated Bi-Color Silicon Cable at EDS 2010
May 12, 2010 10:32 am | Videos | CommentsDavid of Silvertronic demonstrates the heat-resistance and wear-indication features of their new double-insulated bi-color silicon cable at EDS 2010.
Harting's Han-Yellock modular connector system demo at EDS 2010
May 12, 2010 10:25 am | Videos | CommentsRich from Harting demonstrates the new Han-Yellock modular locking waterproof industrial connector at EDS 2010.
Orion Fans' new Spot-Cooler fan demo at EDS
May 12, 2010 8:07 am | Videos | CommentsJohn from Orion Fans demonstrates their new Spot-Cooler fan, which comes with its own power supply to provide added cooling with flexible deployment.
CandK Components' Fast-Locking D-connector System for Satellite Applications
May 12, 2010 8:05 am | Videos | CommentsJean-Michael of C&K demonstrates their new fast-locking system for satellites, which eliminates the torque issues involved in the mating of connectors.
Step-Down DC-DC Converters Tout High Efficiency
May 12, 2010 7:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsDigi-Key Corporation announced it has stock on Torex's Series XC9235 and XC9236 step-down DCdDC converters. Torex's XC9235 and XC9236 Series are groups of synchronous-rectification type step-down DC-DC converters with built-in
PCBs Feature Mounted-in LEDs
May 12, 2010 7:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsNewark announced that it is the one of the first distributors to offer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) with Cree XLamp LEDs already mounted on them. The PCBs are
Fuse and Fuseholder Combo Protects Photovoltaic Systems
May 12, 2010 7:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsSchurter’s ASO Series fuse and FSO Series fuseholder are designed to protect DC applications from the potentially devastating effects of low short circuits and overvoltage conditions in systems upwards of 1000 VDC. They are intended for
Power Supplies Are Approved for BF-type Medical Apps
May 12, 2010 7:10 am | TDK-Lambda Americas, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-Lambda’s NVM175 Series of medically approved AC-DC power supplies combine 4.5 kVAC reinforced input to output isolation with dual input fusing and an output-to-ground isolation of 1500 VAC. They meet UL/EN/IEC60601-1 and are suitable for
Analog Front-end IC Saves Cost by 50%
May 12, 2010 6:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX2991, the first fully integrated analog front-end (AFE) specifically designed for OFDM-based* signal transmission over power lines. Maxim's state-of-the-art solution provides superb performance for the challenging powerline-communication market, while reducing total AFE cost by more than 50% as compared to earlier discrete versions.
Rectangular Connector Offers Extended Operating Life in Portable Devices
May 12, 2010 6:23 am | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsHirose Electric Co. has developed a board mounting cable connector for extended durability and heavy duty service applications. Designated the 3800 Series, this rectangular I/O connector series was developed with a rugged, space-saving, low mass design ideal for use in hand-held and portable products including inventory management devices...
Correct-A-Chip Adapters Broaden Design Possibilities
May 12, 2010 5:49 am | by Frank Folmsbee, Sales Manager, Aries Electronics | Articles | CommentsA lot has changed in the past 25 years. Technological feats thought to be impossible in the 1980s have been overcome, while other problems and challenges arose in their place. Changing design requirements, technology and applications are nothing new in the world of electronic components.
Microchip Technology and Nectar Join Forces
May 11, 2010 9:57 am | Videos | CommentsMicrochip Technology introduces Nectar, who is the very first Industrial Design House to join Microchips Global Design Partner Network.
Buy a real Analog Oscilloscope PLEASE!
May 11, 2010 9:55 am | Videos | CommentsDrive time rant. Dave is sick of getting emails asking if the cheap toy DSO nano and FPGA/PIC/AVR oscilloscope kits are worth buying. Guess his response... answers by telepathy please.
Xaver 400 Through-wall Radar
May 11, 2010 9:43 am | Videos | CommentsA demonstration of Camero's Xaver 400 through-wall radar.
Someday all basestations will be like this
May 11, 2010 9:37 am | by Rupert Baines, picoChip, www.picochip.com | Blogs | CommentsQuite often, technology starts at the high-end (military, expensive lab gear or enterprise) and then with time as volumes rise it becomes affordable and moves into the mass-market. Think of computers (the famous but perhaps apocryphal, Thomas Watson’s “there is a market for perhaps five computers” or Ken Olsen “Why would anyone want a computer at home?”
SyNode 3020 enables integration of ZigBee functionality in smart energy end devices
May 11, 2010 6:13 am | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSyChip, Inc., a leader in Radio Frequency Chip Scale Modules (CSM) and a subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., today announced the introduction of their SyNode Smart Energy Embedded Module. The SyNode Device (SN3020) is the smallest, lowest-power, fully compliant ZigBee module supporting Smart Energy and Home Automation profiles.
tesa tape, inc. Adds New Silicone Tapes to Line-up
May 11, 2010 6:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsCompany officials of tesa tape, inc., an affiliate of tesa SE, a global leader in the manufacture and supply of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, recently introduced two new specialty products with silicone adhesive systems designed for temporary masking applications.
Conduction-Cooled Rack System Design Offers Cost-Effective Versatility
May 11, 2010 5:36 am | by Barbara Schmitz, MEN Mikro Elektronik | Articles | CommentsAlthough system designers can't always control the operating conditions of embedded computing applications, they now have new cost-effective options for delivering 3U CompactPCI (cPCI) board compatibility in harsh, extreme temperature environments.
USB Benchtop DMM Features True RMS and 20,000 count
May 11, 2010 5:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsB&K Precision’s Model 2831E multimeter is suitable for applications in education, service & repair and manufacturing. It offers an accuracy of 0.03 percent, a digital dual display for viewing two measurements simultaneously, a fast measurement rate of
Logic Analyzer Brings Digital, Serial and Analog Debug to the PC
May 11, 2010 5:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsLeCroy Corp. announced LogicStudio 16, a logic analyzer that asserts a new debug experience to the PC. The hardware provides16 channels with a high sample rate of 1 GS/s and maximum input of up to 100 MNHz. The software provides
