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Reed Relay Matrix Card Combines High Density, Configuration Flexibility
May 17, 2010 6:27 am | Keithley Instruments | Product Releases | CommentsKeithley Instruments introduced the Model 3732 Quad 4x28 Ultra-High Density Reed Relay Matrix Card. The card, which offers 448 single-pole matrix crosspoints, was designed for automated switch and measure applications that require multiple instrument connections as well as
Magnetic Angle Sensor Includes SAE SENT J2716 Interface
May 17, 2010 5:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsAustriamicrosystems has announced the AS5165, a contactless magnetic angle position sensor for accurate angular measurement over a full 360°. The new high-resolution magnetic rotary sensor includes a SENT J2716 interface for
PSE controller with integrated MOSFET delivers up to 40W to PDs
May 17, 2010 5:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX5971A single-port, power-sourcing equipment (PSE) controller for IEEE(R) 802.3af/at-compliant, high-power, power-over-Ethernet (PoE+) applications. This device integrates a 0.5ohm power MOSFET and sense resistor to save space and cost...
IC Monitors Voltage Injected into the Power Grid
May 17, 2010 5:35 am | Product Releases | Commentsaustriamicrosystems has announced the AS8002, the world’s first integrated solution for voltage and current monitoring in power inverters. This single-chip design offers improved performance and reduced system cost of power inverters while allowing simplified design with a reduced number of components.
Inductive Proximity Sensors Detect Small, Narrow Metal Targets
May 17, 2010 5:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsPepperl+Fuchs has expanded its family of Miniature 3 mm and 4 mm diameter Inductive Proximity Sensors. These inductive sensors are available with a smooth or threaded barrel and deliver
Energy 104 – Wind Turbines
May 17, 2010 5:13 am | by Prof. Ken Johnson | Blogs | CommentsIn a previous episode, the subject of wind turbines was briefly discussed. They could be considered in an ‘esoteric’ class because of their various disadvantages, primary among them is the lack of reliability, i. e., if the winds don’t blow or they blow too fast, there is no electricity.
Linear Servo Accelerometers Tout 4-20 mA Output
May 17, 2010 5:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsSherborne Sensors has announced the debut of its A323 ‘L’ Series, a range of rugged, ultra-low range gravity referenced linear servo accelerometers with 4-20 mA (closed loop) output, designed for
DEC module Intended for Brushless DC Motors with Hall Sensors
May 14, 2010 12:46 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe maxon motor DEC module 50/5 controller is a digital amplifier with speed controller for controlling brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to 250 watts. Maxon’s new module works with an operating voltage of up to 50 VDC, an output current of 5 A in continuous operation...
The Dirty Details of White Goods Design
May 14, 2010 11:33 am | by Joe Roy, Americas Motor & Motion FAE, Fairchild Semiconductor | Articles | CommentsWhen the first white goods were invented in the 1850s, there was a passion to innovate and design new machines to assist in nearly every room of the house. Now that the typical family has 6-10 major household appliances, a new mantra has emerged in appliance design: do more faster with less energy at a painfully minimal cost.
Tantalum Caps Boost Transmitter Power in Solid State Drives
May 14, 2010 10:58 am | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has developed a new range of high capacitance PulseCap tantalum capacitors that feature a low profile. The PulseCap tantalum capacitors are designed for applications that require bulk capacitance to boost transmitter power
NTE Electronic's LED Color Display Board Demo at EDS 2010
May 14, 2010 10:37 am | Videos | CommentsBill of NTE demonstrates their LED color display board to aid engineers in their LED selection at the 2010 Electronic Distribution Show.
Brainstorm: Consumer Electronics
May 14, 2010 10:30 am | Articles | CommentsWill tablet computers displace the netbook/laptop? Why or why not?
Polyzen Device Addresses USB Suspend Mode Power-Consumption Requirements
May 14, 2010 5:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsTyco Electronics introduced the PolyZen ZEN059V130A24LS device. The integrated device helps provide complete circuit protection for electronics with USB ports and meets Suspend Mode power-consumption requirements for USB 3.0.
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
