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Four-function AC Power Meters Tout Hertz-reading Capability
April 14, 2010 7:40 am | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Power Solutions has expanded its offering of Datel Digital Panel Meters with two additions to its ACM20 series of Four-Function AC Power Meters. These models are able to able to measure and display frequency in Hertz (Hz) in addition to indicating
100 W to 150 W Power Supplies Are Medical andd ITE Safety Certified
April 14, 2010 6:57 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 100-W to150-W supplies accept a wide AC input range, have a low profile of 1.3” and a footprint of 3” x 5”, making them suitable for
Handheld LED Military Light produces 3600 lumens
April 14, 2010 6:05 am | Larson Electronics Llc | Product Releases | CommentsLarson Electronics’ magnalight.com unveiled the HML-5M-LED40, a handheld LED spotlight with magnetic base that produces 3600 lumens and draws less than 2 amps on 24 volts. The LED spotlight contains the Magnalight PAR46 40 Watt LED retrofit lamp.
VCO Operates From 2620 MHz to 2710 MHz
April 14, 2010 6:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsCrystek's CVCO55CC-2620-2710 VCO (voltage controlled oscillator) operates from 2620 MHz to 2710 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5 V to 4.5 V. This VCO features a
Accelerometer Designed for High Random Vibration Shaker Testing
April 14, 2010 5:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsPCB Piezotronics, Inc., a world leader in vibration, acoustic, pressure, force, and torque sensors, is pleased to announce Model 352B70, the newest sensor in the family of accelerometers designed for extreme testing found only in shaker labs.
Common Mode Filter Integrates EMI and ESD Protection
April 14, 2010 5:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-EPC introduced what it asserts is the world’s first thin-film common mode filter (TCE1210 from TDK) with both high-speed differential transmission common mode noise suppression and ESD protection in a single component.
32-bit DSP Family Expands, Touts Up to 5 Mb of Integrated Memory
April 14, 2010 5:38 am | Analog Devices, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAnalog Devices unveiled the newest additions to its SHARC portfolio of 32-bit floating point digital signal processors – the SHARC 2148x and SHARC 2147x Series. With up to 5 Mb of integrated memory, these processors are said to extend single-chip, floating point signal processing precision to
Build HMI Into Home Appliances with Capacitive Sensing and a Lot More
April 13, 2010 1:00 pm | by Meng He, Cypress Semiconductor | Articles | CommentsThe arrival of the iPhone on June 29, 2007 did not just win Apple an overwhelming presence in the personal gadget world, but also changed consumers’ perception of human machine interface forever. The user-driven human touch sensing design is not just intimate with its customers; it is loved.
New Generations of 32-bit and 8-bit MCUs Ideal for Efficient Household Appliances and White Goods
April 13, 2010 12:39 pm | by Sandhya Mallikarjun, Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc | Articles | CommentsThe newest generation of household appliances and white goods includes more electronics than ever, enabled by innovation and integration in 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) along with advances in the always-reliable low-end 8-bit controllers.
BGA socket operates at bandwidths up to 10 GHz
April 13, 2010 9:55 am | Ironwood Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsIronwood Electronics has recently introduced a new high performance BGA socket for 0.65mm pitch 588 pin BGA. The SG-BGA-7181 socket is designed for 13.5mm x 25.2mm x 1.95mm package size and operates at bandwidths up to 10 GHz with less than 1dB of insertion loss.
Chroma Shines Light on PV Panel Performance
April 13, 2010 9:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsChroma Systems Solutions, Inc. continues contributing to the photovoltaic industry with the introduction of its Solar Application Soft Panel. This straightforward and effective software tool utilizes Chroma's industry leading 63600 series DC Electronic Loads to generate PV module I-V curves and track their Maximum Power Point.
Remote Power Reboot Switch Cycles Power to 8 Devices via Internet
April 13, 2010 9:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsElectro Standards introduces its Model 4404 Remote Power Reboot Switch with 10-BASE-T LAN/WAN Access. This Power Reboot Switch enables the user to cycle power to eight remotely located devices. Equipment prone to lock up problems is plugged into the Model 4404’s AC power outlets.
Older CFLs Interfere with Cable TV Equipment
April 13, 2010 7:52 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsPhillips Electronics has admitted that early CFL models can interfere with cable TV equipment. When CFLs first turn on, their flickering affects the infra-red sensors on remote control receivers. This causes TVs to randomly turn on and off and switch channels.
The Industry Needs Bus Bars
April 13, 2010 6:52 am | by Ken Brandmier, director of new product development, Custom Electronics | Blogs | CommentsThe fundamental purpose of a bus bar, like a wire or cable, is to connect two or more points of a circuit. However, bus bars offer many other advantages over conventional cables.
Expansion Modules Make Light Work of Customized Device Design
April 13, 2010 6:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsVIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced a range of Em-ITX I/O expansion modules that make it easy to create highly customized device designs for a range of applications including digital signage, POI, gaming, kiosk, industrial automation and fleet management.
The Roundtable - Digital Power and the Marketplace
April 12, 2010 11:51 am | Articles | CommentsThis month's question, “What needs to be done for digital power technology to become more accessible to the industry, especially for smaller companies?”, was ansered by Mark Adams of CUI, Chris Young of Intersil, and Rick Zarr of National Semiconductor.
Configurable IO Chip Enables Bi-Directional Communication on Single BNC
April 12, 2010 10:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsNational Semiconductor announced a configurable I/O chip for serial digital interface (SDI) broadcast video equipment. This I/O chip allows manufacturers to program their BNC interface connectors as either inputs (equalizer) or outputs
AA battery holder includes wall-pcb-chassis mounting option
April 12, 2010 10:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsMemory Protection Devices introduces part number BK-6089 for holding 6 AA batteries, featuring a wall-pcb-chassis mounting option. It offers 9 volts output with 6 AA alkaline batteries in series and 7.2 volts with rechargeable batteries.
RFMD Expands Portfolio Of Single-Chip ISM Band Transceivers
April 12, 2010 9:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsRF Micro Devices, Inc. announced the introduction of the ML2730, a single-chip fully integrated Frequency Shift Keyed (FSK) transceiver with integrated power amplifier (PA) and low noise amplifier (LNA). The ML2730 expands RFMD's portfolio of ISM band single-chip transceivers, covering 900 MHz, 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz.
Right Angle AC Gearmotors Tout High Power, Small Package
April 12, 2010 7:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsBison Gear introduced its 100 mm AC motor line. The line is presented as offering 1/8 hp (93 W) in 30 percent less volume than previously available. The new 4" diameter single phase motors have now been mated to the company’s
Frequency and Time Standard Module Suits GPS Based Apps
April 12, 2010 7:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsConnor-Winfield released a GPS disciplined reference and synchronous clock generator. The FTS250 is a TCXO based module that offers desirable timing and frequency characteristics with low power consumption in a small, cost-effective design. The module is a
Microchip ZigBee RF4CE Demonstration
April 12, 2010 6:48 am | Videos | CommentsHere Frank Hammerschmidt of Microchip demonstrates their ZigBee RF4CE implementation.
System integrators strengthen the LED network
April 12, 2010 5:43 am | Osram Opto Semiconductors | Product Releases | CommentsThe concept of system integrators makes it easier for end users to use pioneering LED technology for various lighting solutions. As the “one face to the customer,” system integrators are the interface between the customer and the application.
Motion Sensors Perform in Wind Turbines
April 9, 2010 11:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsFRABA’s OPTIPACT motion sensors measure velocity by calculating the rate at which an image of a moving surface travels across an optical sensor. With no contact between the sensor and the moving object, dust or surface contaminates won’t cause problems. These sensors provide
One-U Rackmount Appliance Touts New Generation Atom Processor
April 9, 2010 11:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsWIN Enterprises introduced the PL-80120 a 1U rack-mounted hardware platform designed for network service applications. Built with Intel Embedded IA components with long term availability, the appliance supports the Intel Atom N450, D510, and D410 low-voltage processors with CPU-integrated Northbridge chipset. The device features
