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Mini DC servo controller suits PMDC motors containing Hall effect sensors
April 20, 2013 12:59 pm | Maxon Precision Motors, Inc. | Product Releases | Commentsmaxon precision announced a new DC servo motor controller, the ESCON 50/5 OEM module. This mini OEM plug in module is a four-quadrant pulse width modulated (PWM) servo motor controller that can efficiently control permanent magnet brushed DC motors (PMDC motors) and Brushless DC servo
40-Watt, 2” x 1” DC/DC converter offers a 4:1 input
April 20, 2013 12:00 pm | Contech, A Division Of Calex | Product Releases | CommentsConTech announced the “TMF” Series of DC/DC converters. The series offers up to 40 W of fully regulated output power with an industry standard 2” x 1” footprint, and a 4:1 input range with nominal input voltages of 24 VDC and 48 VDC. Single outputs are
LED arrays promise design flexibility, ease of use, and energy efficiency
April 19, 2013 4:21 pm | by LED array, Vero, solid state lighting | Product Releases | CommentsBridgelux announced the commercial availability of the Vero LED array, a solid state light source that is positioned as making quality lighting easy. All form factors of the LED arrays are now commercially available and shipping to customers and distribution partners worldwide. The
Slide-in housing includes collapsible front panel to improve the horizontal mounting of circuit boards
April 19, 2013 4:20 pm | Product Releases | CommentsIntermas announces the development of a 1 HU slide-in housing with collapsible front panel to improve the horizontal mounting of circuit boards. Currently, the usage of a foldaway-hinge can be very challenging when designing a 19-inch slide-in housing with only one height unit (1 HU = 44,45 mm)....
VCO operates from 2700 to 5400 MHz with a tuning voltage range of 0-24 Vdc
April 19, 2013 4:06 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe new V600ME31-LF operates from 2700 to 5400 MHz with a tuning voltage range of 0-24 Vdc. This octave tuning VCO features a typical phase noise of -107 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz offset and an average tuning sensitivity of 140 MHz/V.
Off-line controllers designed for LED lighting
April 19, 2013 3:56 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe XC9401 series are off-line controllers for LED lighting. Operation within the range 85VAC - 270VAC and by DC input is possible by optimizing external components. Using selected components to match the circuit configuration, a wide variety of specifications can be realized.
This is the most ridiculous phone ever
April 19, 2013 3:48 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Managing Editor | Blogs | CommentsThe words “mega” and “phone” should never be combined when it comes to cellphones, but that didn’t stop Samsung from making the most ridiculous phone yet. The company has blown away the competition when it comes to screen size with their new 6.3 inch (diagonally) and 5.8 inch Galaxy Mega phones. For the sake of comparison, the Apple iPhone 5 is 4 inches.
System extends 100 displays by daisy chaining from one display to the next
April 19, 2013 3:46 pm | Product Releases | CommentsDigital connectivity solutions provider Gefen today announced the availability of its new Daisy Chain HD System, which creates a large infrastructure for wiring displays using CAT-5 cable. The system includes sender, splitter and receiver units—all interconnected in a daisy chain concept.
Metal-oxide varistors provide transient voltage protection
April 19, 2013 3:37 pm | Nic Components | Product Releases | CommentsNIC Components is pleased to announce the addition of UL listed (US and Canada; UL 1449 rev3) radial leaded metal oxide varistors (MOVs) to its circuit protection products offering. The newly released NVR series has large disc MOV construction for fast acting absorption of transient energy (joules) on 50 or 60 Hz power circuits....
LED signage & display kit enables rapid design creation and quick prototyping
April 19, 2013 3:24 pm | Jkl Components Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsJKL Components Corporation has announced the availability of an LED Signage & Display Kit — Part Number SK14. It includes a full selection of LED technologies appropriate for use in the signage, display, gaming and architectural industries. These kits are excellent for product development of backlit signs....
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....
