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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
Strategies for Handling High Peak Power in LTE Transmitters
April 7, 2010 11:32 am | by Ben Zarlingo and Moray Rumney, Agilent Technologies, Inc. | Articles | CommentsOrthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) offers many advantages to LTE, notably the ability to deliver high data rates and perform well even in low quality channels. However, the technology does present some difficulties.
Testing LTE: What You Need to Know
April 7, 2010 11:22 am | by Phil Medd, Product Manager, Aeroflex Test Solutions | Articles | CommentsNow that the first LTE networks have gone live, the race is on to provide mobile broadband services on a large scale. However, have all the technical issues been addressed?
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
Maxon Motor Includes Multi-CAD Capability
April 7, 2010 9:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe multi-CAD capability of the online application ensures compatibility with all standard CAD systems: SolidWorks, Catia, Pro/Engineer, Inventor, Solid Edge, TopSolid, thinkdesign, Unigraphics, Alibre Design, Acis, STEP, IGES, DWG, DXF.
Designing Home Appliances that Meet IEC 60730-1 Safety Requirements
April 7, 2010 8:33 am | by Nelson Quintana, Segment Marketing Manager, White Goods & Appliances, Renesas Electronics America Inc. | Articles | CommentsThanks to microcomputer-based control electronics, consumer white goods and home appliances are easier and more convenient to use, work better and are more energy efficient. But what if something in the circuitry goes wrong?
Embedded electronics make White Goods more reliable and efficient
April 7, 2010 7:38 am | by Dugald Campbell, Large Appliance Systems Solutions Engineer, Freescale Semiconductor | Articles | CommentsThe U.S. Department of Energy (D.O.E) is pushing to encourage conservation by getting consumers to replace old, wasteful appliances with new, more efficient Energy Star certified machines. A program that kicked in last year will offer consumers cash to help buy new home appliances.
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.
An Excellent Engineering Reference Book
April 7, 2010 5:59 am | Videos | CommentsAlix Paultre of ECN magazine pages through "Core Engineering Concepts for Students and Professionals", a very comprehensive textbook and reference for engineers at every level.
Let's Design a Product
April 7, 2010 5:39 am | Videos | CommentsIn this supersized lecture length episode, Dave foolishly attempts to explain how to design an example product (the uCurrent) from start to finish.
Sense, Detect, Communicate, and Act: Improving Military Electronic Systems
April 7, 2010 4:30 am | by Jim Davis, Cypress Semiconductor Corp. | Articles | CommentsImproving military electronic systems involves enhancing the basic processes of sense, detect, communicate and act.
Embedded System Module Touts Compact Footprint
April 6, 2010 11:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe PQ7-M103XL, a Qseven (Q7) open standard module from American Portwell Technology is built with Intel's Atom Z510PT (1.1 GHz) or Z520PT (1.33 GHz) processor and Intel System Controller Hub (SCH) US15WPT. This module, capable of
Molded Power Inductor Touts Robust Design
April 6, 2010 11:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsTT electronics BI Technologies has developed a new SMT power inductor. Designated the HM72B Series, the inductor measures 6.8 mm x 7.23 mm, with a maximum board height of 3.0 mm, and is designed for use in harsh environments.
Ultracapacitor Touts Flat Prismatic Cell Design
April 6, 2010 10:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsTecate's PowerBurst Type PC5 ultracapacitor – offered under a license agreement with Maxwell Technologies – is engineered to provide extended power availability during dips, sags, and outages in the main power sources as well as to relieve batteries of burst power functions.
Company Integrates Two Polymer Positive Temperature Coefficient Resettable Fuses into a Single Package
April 6, 2010 10:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsBourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, today announced that the company has integrated two polymer positive temperature coefficient (PPTC) resettable fuses into a single package. This new Multifuse device contains twin 250V polymer PTC resettable fuses and decreases the circuit protection footprint by fifty percent on the circuit board.
Single-output Power Supplies Accept Wide AC Input
April 6, 2010 9:55 am | TDK-Lambda Americas, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-Lambda has unveiled its latest addition to its line of AC-DC medical and ITE (Information Technology Equipment) power supplies. The new single-output CSS150 series are 100 to150-watt supplies that accept a wide AC input range, have a low profile of only 1.3” and a compact footprint of 3” x 5”...
Avoiding the Gray Market
April 5, 2010 9:46 am | by George Karalias, Director of Marketing & Communications at Rochester Electronics | Blogs | CommentsBuying components through brokers and independent distributors on the gray market provides no guarantee of a continuous supply, authenticity, quality or reliability of the procured devices.
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
WiLink 6.0 solution available on OMAP35x Eval Module
April 5, 2010 7:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments introduced the availability of its WiLink 6.0 (WL1271) solution on the OMAP35x processor Evaluation Module (EVM).
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
TFT LCDs Include LED Backlights
April 5, 2010 7:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsOptrex America is offering TFT LCDs with white LED backlights. These displays feature long lifetimes (an average of 60,000 hours), with front-of-screen brightness levels ranging from 400 cd/m2 to 700 cd/m2 for indoor use and 800 cd/m2 to 1500 cd/m2 for outdoor applications. Additional features include
AA Battery Clip Includes SMD Leads, Two Spring Arms
April 5, 2010 7:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsMPD’s BK-53 surface mounting AA battery clip uses two spring arms to capture and hold a AA battery in place. These arms are said to make it easy to insert and remove a AA battery because of the desirable access afforded. Normally used in pairs, the clips are
The Truly Integrated Circuit is Printed and Flexible
April 5, 2010 6:48 am | by Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx | Blogs | CommentsFor 40 years, so called integrated circuits have integrated little more than transistors, diodes and sensors assembled onto one piece of material.
Plug-in Adapter Allows Micro SD Devices to use USB Memory
April 5, 2010 5:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Mobidapter from Saelig is a USB memory stick reader which plugs directly into the SD memory slot, permitting reliable, rapid transfer of files from USB sources.
