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What's next for near field communications? Engineers speak out
June 13, 2013 3:23 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Managing Editor | Blogs | CommentsHere at ECN we're always looking for the "next big thing" and this month we're focusing on near-field communications. NFC only seems to be increasing in popularity and usage across the electronics board, but we want to know what's happening in your labs and on your benches.
Recessed enclosures provide unique protection for your system design
June 13, 2013 3:21 pm | by Justin Moll, Vice President, US Market Development, Pixus Technologies | Articles | CommentsMany signal processing, analytical, and diagnostic instruments are utilizing Eurocard-based enclosures that are recessed. With higher signal frequencies and lots of cabling, the incentive to recess an enclosure continues to increase for many applications. There are many benefits to this type of design....
PIC32 adapter board aims to simplify graphical display prototyping
June 13, 2013 2:17 pm | Newhaven Display International | Product Releases | CommentsNewhaven Display and Digi-Key have developed a new PIC32 adapter board, the NHD-3.5-320240MF-PIC EVAL BOARD. This display adapter provides the designer with a color resistive touch LCD (NHD-3.5-320240MF-ATXL#-T-1) and hardware interface for
Touch-panel PCs feature up to 2GB DDR II memory and 4GB DOM
June 13, 2013 2:12 pm | Saelig Company, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSaelig Company has introduced the SP-0L Series of economical, entry-level industrial touch panel PCs equipped with Intel's Atom N270 CPU and 945 GSE & ICH7M chipset on a 3.5" Single Board Computer form factor, and 1GB (up to 2GB) DDR II memory and 4GB DOM.
Rectifiers reduce switching losses in consumer products and electronic ballast lighting
June 13, 2013 1:37 pm | Vishay Intertechnology | Product Releases | CommentsVishay Intertechnology introduced 10 solderable FRED Pt Hyperfast and Ultrafast recovery rectifiers that include the industry's first 3 A devices in the SMA package, 3 A and 4 A devices in the SMB package, and 4 A and 5 A devices in the SMC package.
Engineering Newswire 42: Futuristic airplanes carry passenger pods
June 13, 2013 12:27 pm | Videos | CommentsClip-Air project researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology are currently working on the technical feasibility of futuristic airplanes with a single flying wing that can transport up to three capsules. The autonomous capsules would be 30 meters long and weigh 30 tons, roughly the size of a railroad car so they’re also compatible with existing rail systems.
Wireless bonded LED touts very bright output
June 13, 2013 11:37 am | Lumex Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsLumex announced the global launch of its TitanBrite Wireless Bonded LED featuring “flip chips” that are said to be up to 15 percent brighter than any others in the market. In addition to the standard 3-W and W LEDs, this LED is also available in 9 W. High light output is achieved in a
High bay LED light approved for Class 1 Division 1 & 2 locations
June 13, 2013 11:25 am | Larson Electronics Llc | Product Releases | CommentsLarson Electronics has announced today the release of a powerful high bay LED light designed to provide an easily mounted and adjusted source of explosion proof rated illumination. The EPL-HB-150LED-RT High Bay Fixture is approved for Class 1 Division 1 & 2 locations....
Multicore microcontroller delivers low cost daisy-chain Ethernet AVB
June 13, 2013 11:13 am | Xmos Incorporated | Product Releases | CommentsXMOS today announced a new reference design for its xCORE multicore microcontroller products that brings Ethernet AVB (Audio Visual Bridging) technology to more cost-sensitive audio transport and time sensitive networking applications in which latency and timing are critical.
Pressure transducer intended for liquid-level measurement of corrosive liquids
June 13, 2013 10:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsAmerican Sensor Technologies has released the AST4530 PVDF / PTFE submersible pressure transducer. Intended for liquid level measurement of corrosive liquids in which stainless steel or titanium cannot survive, the AST4530 is designed to offer excellent long-term survivability and stability.
PXI embedded controller includes up to 16 GB of 1333 MHz DDR3 memory
June 13, 2013 10:20 am | Adlink Technology | Product Releases | CommentsADLINK Technology announced the introduction of its PXI-3980, ADLINK’s first quad-core PXI embedded controller featuring the high-performance Intel® Core™ i7-2715QE 2.1 GHz processor, with up to 16 GB of 1333 MHz DDR3 memory, for seamless execution in multitasking environments and reduced test times.
LED work light designed to provide explosion proof protection
June 13, 2013 10:10 am | Larson Electronics Llc | Product Releases | CommentsLarson Electronics has announced the release of a 7 watt LED work light designed to provide explosion proof protection combined with the power and efficiency of LED lighting technology. The EHL-LED-7W-50LV-AC LED Drop Light is a Class 1 Division 1 approved work light that produces three times more foot candles at 5 feet....
Translucent flex antenna enables innovative industrial designs
June 13, 2013 9:53 am | Pulse Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsPulse Electronics Corporation introduces the mLUX Translucent Flex Antenna, which enables more innovative, creative, and impressive design effects for mobile devices. The mLUX is an invisible antenna concept. It allows light and color to shine through the translucent device cover, offering multiple options for industrial design.
Smart Grid: The future of energy
June 12, 2013 11:23 am | by M. Simon, Technical Contributor | Articles | CommentsThe Smart Grid is coming. It is needed in order to raise or lower prices for consumers depending on the time of day. It is needed to control consumer loads to better integrate intermittent alternative energy into the grid (industrial loads are already demand controlled by the grid operator depending on the type of service contract they have).
MEMS power connectors improve healthcare device reading consistency
June 12, 2013 10:31 am | by Joe Falcone and Anthony J. Kalaijakis, Molex | Molex | Articles | CommentsThrough 2016, the home healthcare market is projected to grow at an annual rate of 7.7 percent. This projection underscores a significant trend: More patient treatments are shifting away from healthcare facilities into home environments as patients grapple with the rising costs of on-going healthcare treatment plans.
Convection-cooled power supply features low profile, high efficiency
June 11, 2013 4:42 pm | Tdk Corporation Of America, TDK-Lambda Americas, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTDK Corporation announces the release of TDK-Lambda’s new CUS250LD series low profile AC-DC power supplies. These single-output supplies provide 250-watts of output power with convection cooling (no fans required). This design eliminates the need for fan maintenance and reduces acoustic noise and vibrations.
M16 connectors now available with crimp termination
June 11, 2013 4:19 pm | Binder Usa | Product Releases | CommentsBinder-USA is pleased to announce the addition of crimp termination to a variety of M16 connectors. Expanding the M16 product line with crimp termination will offer more options for factory production and increase productivity by simplifying assembly of the connectors.
LEDs deliver up to 200 lumens-per-watt
June 11, 2013 3:46 pm | Mouser Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsMouser Electronics announced it is stocking the new XLamp MK-R LEDs from Cree, which leverage the SC³ Technology next-generation LED platform to deliver up to 200 lumens-per-watt. Cree XLamp MK-R LEDs are built on Cree's revolutionary SC³ Technology platform, delivering up to 200 lumens-per-watt....
Top 6 mobile apps for engineers
June 11, 2013 3:44 pm | by Brian Spero, www.moneycrashers.com | Blogs | CommentsEngineers of every discipline face new challenges in the modern workplace, whether by keeping pace with rapidly developing technology, or accessing essential software while working in the field. Besides calling on knowledge and experience to get the job done, engineers rely on a host of resources and tools that, thanks to the development of mobile applications, are becoming increasingly accessible from handheld devices.
Diode series protects antennas and front-end devices from transient voltage events
June 11, 2013 3:10 pm | Infineon | Product Releases | CommentsInfineon Technologies AG introduces a new Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode series to protect antennas and front-end devices from transient voltage events. The new ESD101x and ESD103x diodes absorb dangerous electrostatic discharges (ESD) to prevent damage to the antenna system while maintaining signal integrity.
Incremental rotary encoders measure 7.2mm in diameter
June 11, 2013 2:55 pm | Product Releases | CommentsNemicon continues to push the envelope in high-performance miniaturization with its 7S Series Incremental Rotary Encoder. At just 7.2mm (0.28346”) in diameter, and based on Nemicon’s successful line of 18mm (0.70866”) and 12mm (0.47244”) diameter miniature encoders, the 7S Series shaft type encoder features high resolution....
COB-based solid-state lamps present cooling tradeoffs
June 11, 2013 2:33 pm | by Chris Warner, Executive Editor | Articles | CommentsSolid-state lighting has taken its place in the mainstream of illumination, finding uses in a diverse range of industrial and consumer applications. Solid state lamps have shed the initial skepticisms about quality, and although the upfront costs are high, these costs are coming down.
AC/DC power supply features variable outputs of 0-25 volts @ 5 amps
June 11, 2013 1:01 pm | Global Specialties | Product Releases | CommentsGlobal Specialties today introduced a new rugged, general purpose AC/DC power supply with variable outputs of 0-25 volts @ 5 amps with digital LED (Green) displays for motoring both voltage and current outputs. This unique power supply is a low-cost, space-saving solution for applications requiring both AC/DC voltages.
Boost regulator offers constant efficiency performance over a 100:1 span in output current
June 11, 2013 12:51 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTouchstone Semiconductor announced the TS3300 boost regulator. The TS3300 uses only 3.5µA of supply current, and the TS3300’s efficiency performance is constant over a 100:1 span in output current. No other low power boost converter offers this level of performance.
IGBTs deliver higher power density and increased efficiency for motor drive and UPS applications
June 11, 2013 12:19 pm | International Rectifier | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier introduced a family of rugged 1200V ultra-fast insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) optimized for industrial motor drive and UPS systems. The new devices leverage IR’s field stop trench ultra-thin wafer technology that delivers lower conduction and switching losses.
