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Sensor designed to function in wet, dusty environments
April 19, 2013 2:32 pm | Bei Sensors | Product Releases | CommentsBEI Sensors announces expanded input/output electrical options and a new IP69K rating on the highly configurable 9960 series. With the new electrical options, the 9960 can communicate with a wider range of controllers and is now capable of accepting a wide range of input voltages.
Ubiquitous computing: A gadget for every body part
April 19, 2013 12:50 pm | by Stephanie Carmichael, Contributor | Blogs | CommentsAs a culture, we’re obsessed with cool gadgets, and we’ve come a long way from the household coffeemaker. Now we’re creating motion-sense devices that can control others from afar with just a flick of the wrist. Enter the Myo armband, which shows how dependent on technology we’ve become. We want to do everything with one fancy gizmo.
Two-way power divider offers a wide, 1 GHz to 40 GHz coverage
April 19, 2013 12:03 pm | Krytar | Product Releases | CommentsKrytar, Inc., announced a new two-way power divider offering desirable performance over the broadband frequency range of 1.0 GHz to 40.0 GHz in a compact package with 14 dB Isolation and ±0.60 dB amplitude tracking. The Model 6010400 two-way divider exhibits
Waterproof LED drivers include optional 0-10V dimming
April 18, 2013 4:53 pm | Phihong | Product Releases | CommentsPhihong USA has introduced a new series of waterproof LED drivers for use in a broad range of residential and commercial applications. Designated the PDA040 series, the LED power supplies are available in constant-current outputs of 700, 1050 and 1400mA at a nominal input voltage rating of 120-277VAC.
Varistors ideal for commercial, industrial, and automotive apps
April 18, 2013 4:31 pm | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has added several new varistors to its trusted TransGuard and TransGuard Automotive Series. Based on AVX’s reliable zinc-oxide varistor technology, the extended TransGuard series provide customers with a much broader range of voltage and energy rating options....
Intelligent network interface controller features a USB 2.0 high-speed device port and an integrated coax transceiver
April 18, 2013 3:10 pm | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology announced the OS81118, the first MOST150 Intelligent Network Interface Controller (INIC) with a USB 2.0 high-speed device port and an integrated coax transceiver. The MOST150 technology was successfully deployed in the first car models in 2012.
Antenna contact technology optimized for applications in mobile wireless devices
April 18, 2013 2:43 pm | Autosplice | Product Releases | CommentsAutosplice has introduced a new series of compact surface mount contacts for antenna applications in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The new single-piece contact designs are ideally suited for Near Field Communications (NFC) Antenna requirements....
DC-DC converter includes compact SMD package of 19.2*12.9*8.75mm
April 18, 2013 2:31 pm | Mornsun America LLC | Product Releases | CommentsMORNSUN’s brand new WRB_MT-3W series is designed with features of compact SMD package of 19.2*12.9*8.75mm, efficiency up to 83%, low power consumption, short circuit protection and so on.
Engineering Newswire 34: Designing a demonic child
April 18, 2013 1:50 pm | Videos | CommentsToday on Engineering Newswire, brought to you by PD&D TV, brought to you by Interpower, the premier supplier of power system components for worldwide markets, we're writing with fire, practicing with the Webb telescope, and writing emails with a guitar. This episode features...
Flexible, extended version of sensor features rugged ⅛” diameter stainless steel cable
April 18, 2013 12:21 pm | Product Releases | CommentsBlueLevel Technologies, Inc, has announced a flexible extended length version of the Model AP/APX RF admittance point level sensor using a rugged ⅛” diameter stainless steel cable. To aid in the shedding of material from the cable a Teflon coating has been added, which has an extremely low coefficient of friction.
Multi-conductor cable provides safe, reliable data transmission
April 18, 2013 12:09 pm | Nte Electronics Inc | Product Releases | CommentsNTE Electronics is now offering a full line of high quality multi-conductor cable. Providing safe, reliable, high performance data transmission, this type of cable is widely used in many different applications such as computer peripherals, robotics, PA systems, intercom systems, remote control circuits and many more.
Vent designed to provide dust and splash protection for acoustic openings
April 17, 2013 5:02 pm | W.L. Gore & Associates | Product Releases | CommentsThe new GAW113 acoustic vent from W. L. Gore & Associates’ Portable Electronic Vents group is designed to provide dust and splash protection for acoustic openings in portable electronic devices such as scanners, two-way radios, tablet and laptop PCs, and other devices where reliable performance is essential.
Pulse-gate firing board controls 2 six-pulse SCR bridges
April 17, 2013 4:45 pm | Applied Power Systems, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsApplied Power Systems is proud to announce the release of their BAP3012 next generation twelve pulse gate firing board which provides robust and reliable operation of parallel or series connected SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) bridges for high power phase-control and power conversion applications using up to 100mm devices.
I²C bus analyzer ideal for embedded software and firmware development
April 17, 2013 4:11 pm | Product Releases | CommentsBlackhawk announced the release of a new I²C bus analyzer product, dubbed Blackhawk Scribe. The Scribe represents Blackhawk’s first product introduction outside of its core JTAG emulation-based products. Combining an easy-to-use rich feature set with an affordable price, Scribe is well suited for both entry-level and complex I²C applications alike.
LED drivers offer output power from 18W to 200W
April 17, 2013 3:51 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe GenLume series of LED drivers from ERG Lighting offers a wide range of efficient and reliable drivers with output power from 18W to 200W, including exclusive easy-to-install wiring compartments that eliminate the need for a J-box. Applications include signage, outdoor lighting, strip lighting, and industrial illumination....
How to manage creative types (with a minimum of fuss)
April 17, 2013 1:14 pm | by M. Simon, Technical Contributor | Blogs | CommentsThe First Mate and I were discussing this Harvard Business Review article the other day, and I noticed a lot of allusions to myself. The article is about how to manage creative types. There are seven main points (numbered), but I'm only going to comment on a few.
Tailored bar module ideal for research and development
April 17, 2013 9:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsDILAS offers a 120 Watt, high-brightness and high-efficiency device from a tailored bar (T-Bar) based, 976nm, 100-micron, 0.22NA fiber-coupled module. Through the optimization of semiconductor chip structures and optical parameters, DILAS’ T-Bar architecture delivers high beam quality....
NFC antennas ideal for integration into point-of-sale terminals
April 17, 2013 9:40 am | Pulse Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsPulse Electronics Corporation announces a new catalog selection of ferrite-loaded, stamp, and wire-on-carrier near field communication (NFC) antennas. These products are ideal for integration into point-of-sale terminals, security and access control panels, transportation payment devices, and consumer electronics.
CNET update - U.S. Navy uses laser to take down drone
April 17, 2013 9:16 am | Videos | CommentsOn this edition of the CNET update, the Navy plans to put the first laser weapon on a ship, the Galaxy Note 8 rivals the iPad Mini, and Starbucks offers a new way to get iTunes freebies. Check out more here: http://news.cnet.com/8301-33692_3-57578725-305/u.s-navy-uses-laser-to-ta...
Single-channel CMOS driver designed for FET microwave switches and attenuators
April 16, 2013 4:58 pm | M/A-Com Technology Solutions, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsM/A-COM Technology Solutions introduced a new single-channel CMOS Driver for microwave switching applications. The MADR-009269 is a high-performance, single-channel CMOS Driver that is used to translate TTL control inputs into complementary gate control voltages for GaAs FET microwave switches and attenuators.
Schools should take a pass on essay grading software
April 16, 2013 4:16 pm | by Chris Warner, Executive Editor | Articles | CommentsOne of the joys of high school and college was receiving my blue essay book back from my teacher or professor. I couldn’t wait to read their comments in the columns of the book, especially when one of my essays was laden with jokes or sarcasm. But that was often a two-way street, as when my thesis statement would indicate my essay was going to go in a direction my instructor found dubious.
DoD cancels “participation trophy” for drone pilots
April 16, 2013 4:03 pm | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Blogs | CommentsThe DoD has finally backed down. And I applaud their decision. Following months of negative feedback, the DoD has officially scuttled the Distinguished Warfare Medal. The DWM — intended for drone operators — would’ve ranked ahead of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart (two combat decorations) in the order of precedence.
Why the government should ban cellphones while driving
April 16, 2013 10:28 am | by Kasey Panetta, Managing Editor | Blogs | CommentsThis term “nanny state” is an interesting one. It’s a term people throw out when they feel the government is infringing on their right to do something stupid. Frankly, if people could be trusted to police themselves, we wouldn’t have any laws at all.
Glasses read to the blind
April 16, 2013 9:14 am | Videos | CommentsA unique pair of eyeglasses developed by a Florida International Univ. (FIU) student team could revolutionize the lives of the blind, enabling them to walk into a library or a store, pick up any book or a can of soup and read it. The Eyetalk concept, initially conceived for a student competition in social entrepreneurship...
Reference design remotely locates image sensors up to eight meters away
April 15, 2013 4:40 pm | Lattice | Product Releases | CommentsLattice Semiconductor Corporation announced the Sensor Extender reference design that offers a low-cost approach to remotely locate image sensors up to eight meters away from the image signal processor (ISP) and transmit and receive video signals at resolutions that range up to 720p60 and 1080p30.
