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Between a 'rock or something' and an MRE
May 31, 2013 3:36 pm | by Bob Reinert, USAG-Natick Public Affairs | News | CommentsFORT DRUM, N.Y.-- As the U.S. mission in Afghanistan evolves from full spectrum combat operations to a support role in helping Afghan forces take hold of their country's security, unit commanders emphasize the need for network mobility.
AC/DC linear power supply provides an output of +/-15 VDC at 350 mA
May 31, 2013 2:38 pm | Calex Mfg | Product Releases | CommentsCalex Mfg. announces the Model 2.15.350, a low-noise linear power supply which provides an output of +/-15 VDC @ 350 mA. The 2.15.350 can be powered by 100, 115, 220, 230 or 240VAC. The 2.15.350 is characterized by tight regulation, low noise and outstanding stability.
PFC IC designed for compact consumer products and PCs
May 31, 2013 2:16 pm | Power Integrations | Product Releases | CommentsPower Integrations introduced HiperPFS-2, a new family of high-efficiency, active-PFC ICs for offline applications from 100 W to 380 W. HiperPFS-2ICs combine a boost PFC controller, driver, PFC power MOSFET, PFC diode and protection circuits in one package, enabling exceptionally compact designs ideal for small-form-factor power supplies....
Drive+motors provide 60% more torque than size 23 motors
May 31, 2013 2:03 pm | Applied Motion Products | Product Releases | CommentsApplied Motion Products is pleased to announce the addition of six integrated drive+motors to their line of Ethernet and EtherNet/IP motion control products. The new STM24 models fuse a high performance motion controller with 100 MBit Ethernet communications to a high torque NEMA24 step motor.
2 to 20 GHz broadband amplifier offers positive bias
May 31, 2013 1:46 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCustom MMIC is offering a new device from their growing MMIC library of standard products. The CMD187 is a wideband GaAs MMIC amplifier die for applications from 2 to 20 GHz. This device delivers greater than 22 dB of flat gain with a corresponding output 1 dB compression point of +14 dBm, and a noise figure of 4.5 dB at 20 GHz.
Gate-drive IC offers 1.5A sink and source capability
May 31, 2013 1:31 pm | International Rectifier | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier introduced the IRS44273L low-side, gate-drive IC offering high drive capability in a highly compact SOT-23-5L package. The IRS44273L is easy to use and provides a simple solution for IGBT and MOSFET gate drive, offering 1.5A (typical) sink and source capability....
Module provides a flexible solution for passive infrared-based motion detection applications
May 31, 2013 12:46 pm | Zilog | Product Releases | CommentsZilog introduces its latest detection and control technology ideally suited for motion detection applications including customer sensing, lighting control and other energy management purposes. The ZMOTION Detection Module II (ZDM II) provides an integrated and flexible solution for Passive Infrared (PIR)-based motion detection applications.
LED GU24 lamp acts as replacement for 13W CFL
May 30, 2013 4:20 pm | Product Releases | CommentsIntroducing a new bulb that is highly energy efficient, provides loads of lumens, and is pleasant to behold. The Verde Series LED GU24 direct replacement lamp by American Illumination need not be hidden in today’s lighting designs (unlike the lamp it is replacing - the 13W compact fluorescent).
Customer Use Board System provides for evaluation and validation of ArcticLink III VX and BX devices
May 30, 2013 3:14 pm | Quicklogic Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsQuickLogic Corporation announced the development of the Customer Use Board (CUB) System, which provides for easy evaluation and validation of ArcticLink III VX and BX devices in customer platforms. CUB is an ideal solution for smartphone and tablet system architects who require easy prototyping and testing platforms to accelerate their design efforts.
Ceramic insulators designed for industrial oil, gas burner igniters
May 30, 2013 3:10 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMorgan Advanced Materials announces that its Latrobe, PA site now manufactures ceramic insulators for industrial oil and gas burner igniters. These insulators can also be used for a range of other industrial applications such as fuses, precision electrical resistors and cartridge heaters.
Engineering catalogue details markets and applications
May 30, 2013 2:35 pm | Nordson Efd Llc | Product Releases | CommentsNordson EFD has recently released its Engineered Fluid Dispensing Product Catalog Fifth Edition. The 112-page catalog details information about markets and applications that use and benefit from Nordson EFD precision dispensing systems, the fluids dispensed and dispensing applications for each industry, and customer comments.
Flat cables ideal for critical automotive assembly plant applications
May 30, 2013 2:12 pm | Cicoil Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsIdeal for critical applications in automotive assembly plants, Cicoil’s highly durable Flexx-Sil Flat Cables are the optimal alternative to cumbersome round cables, unprotected wire harnesses and space consuming cable carriers. In addition, these highly flexible cables are designed to provide premium current carrying capacity....
Tantalum chip capacitor series offers a small footprint and low profile
May 30, 2013 1:40 pm | Kemet Electronics Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsKEMET Corporation announced the release of three new series of tantalum chip capacitors: T488 Small Case Substrate Terminal MnO2, T527 Facedown Polymer, and T529 Small Case Substrate Terminal Polymer. These miniaturized solutions offer the highest capacitance values (22uF to 220uF) available today in both a standard 2012 (2.0mm x 1.2mm) and 3216 (3.2mm x 1.6mm) EIA case size....
Sensor chip family provides high integration touchless gesture control for computers and consumer devices
May 30, 2013 11:53 am | Infineon | Product Releases | CommentsInfineon Technologies introduced a family of 3D Image Sensor chips for implementation of touchless gesture recognition. Developed in cooperation with pmdtechnologies GmbH, the new chips are the first to combine a 3D image sensing pixel array with the digital conversion and control functionality needed to design very compact and accurate monocular systems....
Diodes reduce switching losses for solar inverters, UPS, electric vehicles, and welding machines
May 30, 2013 11:01 am | Vishay Intertechnology | Product Releases | CommentsVishay Intertechnology released 11 new Gen2 650 V FRED Pt Ultrafast diodes. The "H" family of bare die devices, suitable for applications working above 40 kHz, combine extremely fast and soft recovery time with low forward voltage drop and reverse leakage current to reduce switching losses....
System-on-module enables faster, lower-risk, and smarter embedded systems development
May 30, 2013 10:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsEnSilica has launched the eSi-ZM1, a small form factor System-on-Module designed to facilitate faster, lower risk development of smarter embedded systems that demand real-time hardware performance, all without sacrificing differentiation, integration or flexibility.
High-frequency silicon carbide half-bridge module features 1200V blocking
May 30, 2013 10:25 am | Mouser Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsMouser Electronics announced it is stocking the industry's first SiC MOSFET and SiC Schottky diode combined in a single half-bridge package—the CAS100H12AM1 from Cree. Cree CAS100H12AM1 1200V High-Frequency Silicon Carbide Half-bridge Module is the first commercially available all silicon carbide (SiC) power module.
Reference tool ideal for engineers, designers, drafters, and machinists
May 29, 2013 4:20 pm | Product Releases | CommentsGreat Innovations has created a new reference tool for engineers, designers, drafters, and machinists. The Engineering Slide Chart includes technical information from many of the quick references that are commonly found in the work areas of mechanical designers and CAD users. All of this information is compiled for both English (Imperial) and Metric systems in a single screw chart.
Resolve signal integrity issues in cloud computing platforms
May 29, 2013 4:10 pm | by Bill Weir, Pericom, www.pericom.com | Articles | CommentsWhile the cloud promises to reduce enterprise network infrastructure and operating costs, the remote execution of applications makes factors such as latency, performance, and reliability critical considerations in the design and deployment of cloud computing platforms. A key factor determining server performance, cloud or not, is maintaining a bit error rate (BER) on the order of 1.E-12 for the overall system.
BGA socket design uses high performance elastomer capable of 40 GHz
May 29, 2013 11:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsIronwood Electronics has recently introduced a new BGA socket design using high performance elastomer capable of 40 GHz, very low inductance, high endurance and wide temperature applications. The SM-BGA-9032 socket is designed for 35x35 mm package size
Challenges facing widespread implementation of multi-touch technology
May 29, 2013 10:21 am | by Ian Crosby, Zytronic, www.zytronic.co.uk | Articles | CommentsTouchscreen-based interactivity has rapidly progressed from being a desired feature to an almost mandatory requirement for displays utilized in all manner of equipment. Vending machines, home appliances, vehicle control consoles, and industrial instruments increasingly feature a touchscreen.
IC helps reduce thermal stress on processors in phones and tablets
May 29, 2013 9:39 am | Product Releases | Commentsams introduced the AS3721, a power management IC (PMIC) with an innovative remote-feedback circuit that helps reduce the thermal stress of applications processors in smartphones and tablets. When paired with new AS3729 point-of-load regulators from ams, the highly-integrated AS3721 provides a complete power management system....
The low-down on solid-state lighting
May 29, 2013 8:59 am | by Editors | Digi-Key | Articles | CommentsSolid-state lighting is continuing its solid growth across a range of industries and applications. ECN recently spoke to Robbie Paul, Lighting Sales Director at Digikey to discuss the solid state lighting market and the latest LED trends. The number of players in the LED market has grown so much over the years it has become crowded and very competitive.
State of the display market
May 28, 2013 4:04 pm | by Editors | Articles | CommentsWe rely heavily on display technologies to interface with our appliances, personal communications devices, our cars, and industrial equipment. We’re also demanding more from displays such as smaller size, higher resolution, interactivity, and even the ability to bend.
Companies can’t help the government help itself to your private electronic communications – for now
May 28, 2013 2:08 pm | by Chris Warner, Executive Editor | Articles | CommentsIf nothing else, those television commercials for Microsoft’s privacy campaign really make me stand back and wonder. Usually I ask myself why the company suddenly embraces user privacy. Do they really think that Bing is going to make a measureable dent in Google’s search dominance, or do they have some kind internal or external data that suggests Americans are at least little concerned about online privacy?
