ECN-Electronic Component News back issues from January 2007:
We're listening and responding.(Editor's View)
Jan 01, 2007; ... As an electronics engineering publication serving the OEM market, we spend nearly every page familiarizing you with manufacturers' new products and what you can do with the technology behind those products. This is our mission, and it is done through both editorial and advertising. I have ...
Modules enhance design process of wireless and wireline applications.(Leading Off)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Kontron has introduced four AdvancedMC modules that facilitate the security, processing, I/O and storage configurations of pre-integrated open modular equipment that is designed for IMS, 3G wireless and wireline network applications. Two of the four units are based on the mid-size (4 hp) ...
I/O module provides a user-configurable FPGA.(Leading Off)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Acromag's IP-EP200 Series Industry Pack I/O modules interface digital I/O signals to a user-configurable Altera[R] Cyclone[TM] II FPGA for use in processing user-defined algorithms and custom logic routines. With JTAG access to the SignalTap[R] II embedded logic analyzer, internal device ...
High-speed SRAM for networking, telecom and automotive applications.(Leading Off)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. has introduced its 16 Mb, 1M X 16 high-speed/low power asynchronous SRAM with access times of 8 ns. This SRAM gives the designer a high speed device that uses low power technology to minimize power consumption. When operating at 10 ns, power consumption is ...
Handheld & benchtop instruments.(PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Keithley Instrument' Model 2810 RF Vector Signal Analyzer is optimized for automated testing of wireless devices and transmitter circuits in production test environments as well as in new product and device research and development. The device combines high-performance, complex signal ...
Eight-bit digitizer/oscilloscope.(PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW)
Jan 01, 2007 ... The National Instruments PXI-5152 is a high-speed digitizer/oscilloscope with a 1 GS/s real-time sample rate on two simultaneous channels or a 2 GS/s real-time sample rate on a single channel. It features 300 MHz bandwidth, 20 GS/s equivalent-time sample (ETS) rate, input ranges ...
Bench scope has USB connection.(PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Saelig has introduced the PDS5022S, a full-featured 25 MHz two-channel benchtop oscilloscope with 8-bit resolution. Its USB connection allows printing of stored results. With a 7.8", 640 X 480 color LCD, the device is small enough and light enough to carry anywhere. With a buffer size of ...
Airborne data acquisition and recording system.(PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Heim Data Systems has introduced its D7000, a system that is designed for a wide range of operational and flight test applications. Featuring adaptable signal interfacing and interchangeable media cartridges, it provides a flexible avionics data acquisition and recording platform in a ...
Handheld RF powermeter for field and R & D lab environments.(PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Keithley Instruments, Inc. has announced its compact, lab-quality Model 3500 Portable RF Power Meter. Designed to make RF power measurements in both field and R & D lab environments, it provides the accuracy of a ...
Third-party products: third-party boards jump-start designs.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
Jan 01, 2007; ... When you start a design that incorporates a microcontroller or DSP chip, take a close look at development or evaluation boards from third-party suppliers. Often, their boards provide more capabilities than those available from the chip vendors. Tom Baugh, President of SoftBaugh ...
Zigbee modules and ICs: wireless network options for industrial applications.(SEMICONDUCTOR HIGHLIGHT)
Jan 01, 2007; ... ZigBee[TM] as a standard, or 802,15.4, is the industry's current choice for many low power, low data rate wireless communication applications. However, there are situations where 802.11 WLAN fits in very well for high data rate traffic, and many applications now require longer range and ...
Medical electronics: disposable interconnects enable enhanced treatment options.(INDUSTRY FOCUS)
Jan 01, 2007; ... The use of reliable interconnect technology enables minimally invasive disposable electronic probes to be used in a greater number of procedures and harsher environments. This article examines this technology and how it can provide additional benefits to a complete connector system. ...
EMI/EMC filters and filtering: EMI power filters crush the noise.
Jan 01, 2007; ... Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards specify how much interference a piece of electrical equipment can "inject" into the wires that connect it to the power mains. To keep that type of conducted electromagnetic interference (EMI) within the limits specified by government agencies, ...
Ready-to-go Bluetooth module.(BOARDS & MODULES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Saelig Co. has introduced the PearlBlue Class 1 (up to 100m range) intelligent Bluetooth module that implements a transparent UART-to-Bluetooth interface bridge in master or slave mode, offering a fast wireless option for embedded applications. It implements a proprietary command-based ...
Evaluation and Validation Boards.(BOARDS & MODULES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Vicor has announced its lineup of 52 Factorized Power Architecture (FPA) Customer Evaluation and Validation Boards, featuring BCM[TM], PRM[TM] and VTM[TM] V*I Chip[TM] power components. Factorizing DC/DC power conversion into its basic ...
VXS for implementation of fabrics on VME64x.(BOARDS & MODULES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Elma's VITA 41 device implements fast 'fabric connectivity' in the VME64x environment. The products contain a broad range of backplanes that can handle high data transfer rates. They implement a high-performance 10-Gbit/s switched fabric on a VME64x backplane without requiring ...
Product channel.
Jan 01, 2007 ... The new products shown here are devices used in the technologies discussed in some of the 15-minute online tutorials at the ECN Design Network. Go to www.ecndesignnetwork.com to view current and archived tutorials. TRACK Power Sources AC/DC ...
Backplane and Development Chasis provide evaluation platform.(BOARDS & MODULES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Molex has announced a mTCA Backplane and Development Chassis that allows developers to build and debug mTCA designs before going to production. The backplane has a fully redundant dual star architecture that is designed to run at 10 Gbps to facilitate the development of state-of-the-art ...
Active temperature compensation module.(BOARDS & MODULES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... BI Technologies Electronic Components Division has developed the 143-131A cold junction compensation module that uses a PN junction to enable accurate temperature measurements when used with standard thermocouples. It features laser-trimmed accuracy as well as an environmentally stable, ...
EPIC form factor SBC.(BOARDS & MODULES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Axiomtek has announced a low power EPIC form factor SBC. The EP811 features an Intel[R] 852GM with ICH*4 chipset, and supports Intel Pentium[R] M and Intel Celeron[R] M processors running at a 400 MHz FSB speed for convenient logistics and CPU performance. The EP811 ...
Micro ATX motherboard.(BOARDS & MODULES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Advantech's eAutomation Group has introduced its AIMB-542 micro ATX motherboard using the Intel 865G chipset. It supports Intel Pentium 4/Celeron D processors in the LGA775 package with up to 4 GB of dual channel DDR400/333 system memory. This motherboard features Hyper-Threading (HT) ...
Audio networking modules.(BOARDS & MODULES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Attero Tech's Tech CDK-8 OEM CobraNet modules allow equipment manufacturers to add CobraNet audio networking capability to their audio products. Both the CDK-8D and CDK-8DHMI offer eight digital input and output channels supporting uncompressed PCM ...
Small DAB radio module.(BOARDS & MODULES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Frontier Silicon's Capri FS3010 miniature SMT module can be fixed directly to the DAB radio system board, avoiding the need for connectors. Its is suitable for low-power product applications such as tiny pocket DAB players and personal media MP3 handhelds as well as PDAs. Complete DAB ...
Compact motion controller for DC micromotors.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... MicroMo has announced its Series MCBL/MCDC 3006 C/S compact motion controller. The MCDC 3006 is for use with DC micromotors, and the MCBL 3006 is for use with brushless DC motors. A printed circuit board version of the controller is available for super-ordinate systems for OEM ...
One- to four-pole 10A electromechanical relays.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Carlo Gavazzi's line of RPY industrial electromechanical relays offers 16A and 10A switching in one through four pole changeover configurations. The relays come standard with a test button, indicating LED and a free wheeling diode that is optional for DC coil versions. RPY relays can be ...
High-frequency AC method compact ionizers.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Panasonic Electric Works announced two types of SUNX brand static ionizer: the ultra-compact type (ER-V Series) and the ultra-thin type (ER-VW Series). These electrostatic charge eliminators use a high frequency AC method for more even ion balance ([+ or -]15V or less) and greater ...
Brushless DC motors integrate drive electronics.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... DurA-Tek[R] brushless DC motors from AMETEK[R] feature integrated drive electronics that enable enhanced motor controllability in a small, light package. Their 3.00 outside motor diameters and standard two-wire electrical hookup allow them to replace ...
Miniature ball bearings.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... SKF[R] miniature ball bearings promote quiet and smooth-running operation while capable of performing at high speeds with low friction and low-heat generation. These single-row, deep groove ball bearings can perform in a range of industrial equipment and medical instrument applications ...
Solid State Relays with 5,000V input/output isolation.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Clare, Inc. has announced its four-pin 5,000 Vrms isolation barrier OptoMOS[R] 1-Form-A (single pole, normally open) Solid State Relays (SSR). Characteristics include a maximum blocking voltage of 600V, maximum current ...
Variable frequency drives in 40 hp to 60 hp range.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Danfoss Drives' VLT[R] AutomationDrive variable frequency drives are available in the 40 hp to 60 hp power range. This power extension covers IP21 and IP55 rated enclosures in the voltage range 380V to 480V/500V. The user can program it to adapt to complex operations at various points in ...
Magnetic safety switch with built-in connector.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Comitronic has introduced its Massimotto Model, a tamperproof, contactless, coded, magnetic switch with an integrated M12 connector. It is rated category 3 or 4 under the European standard EN 954-1 for safety-related parts of control systems. It can be used in all sectors, and it is ...
ETX system on module with AMD[R] Geode[TM] LX800 processor.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... WIN Enterprises' MB-07302 is an ETX system on module (SOM) featuring the AMD[R] Geode[TM] LX800 processor. The 95 mm X 144 mm module attaches to a larger standardized carrier board to offer OEMs speed and flexibility in bringing products to market with different processors. The company's ...
PC-based control system.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Based on the ThinkIO, the companies Kontron, KW-Software, TenAsys and Profimatics offer a PC-based control system for OEM customers. With the IEC 61131 PLC runtime system ProConOS, the IEC 61131 PLC programming system MULTIPROG and the machine visualization ProVisIT, KW-Software provides ...
ZigBee[TM] protocol platform with 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 transceiver.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Microchip Technology announced three offerings for IEEE 802.15.4 wireless networking. The MRF24J40 is a 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 RF transceiver for the ZigBee[TM] protocol--and proprietary wireless protocols--in RF applications requiring low power and desirable RF performance. The ZENA[TM] ...
Thirty-two-bit PCI-to-PCI bridge.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Tundra has introduced a small form-factor PCI-to-PCI bridge for communications and networking equipment, video capture cards, embedded video recorders, multi-function printers, and network interface cards. The Tsi340[TM] targets both new designs and existing board footprints that use ...
Eight-bit MCUs with added memory, functionality.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Freescale Semiconductor has extended its GT Family of 8-bit microcontrollers to smaller memory sizes while maintaining high-end functionality. The GT16A and GT8A integrate up to 2K of RAM and 16K of flash memory, allowing designers flexibility and desirable performance for managing ...
T1/E1/DS3/E3 framer enables Wireline and wireless network evolution.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... PMC-Sierra announced its PM8310 TEMUX[R] 336 integrated and scalable framer for next generation voice, wireless and router platforms. It meets the density and feature requirements of both proprietary and AdvancedTCA[R]/Advanced Mezzanine based equipment, enabling carriers to upgrade their ...
Low-quiescent current, 100 mA automotive linear regulator.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Maxim's MAX5091 low-quiescent-current, low-dropout (LDO) linear regulator with an operating input-voltage range of +5V to +40V is able to withstand up to 40V transients. Its maximum light-load quiescent current is 100 [micro]A. This device provides up to 100 mA of output current with low ...
Low-power 1.8V CPLD family with 5 [micro]A standby power consumption.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Atmel[R] announced its ATF15xxBE family of RoHS-compliant, 1.8V CPLDs with standby power consumption of 5 [micro]A. Operating power consumption is 1 mA at 20 MHz or less. Available in densities ranging from 32 to 128 macrocells, ATF15xxBE CPLDs can be used to implement system watchdog, MCU ...
Synchronous, 600 mA buck-boost DC/DC converter offers extended battery run time.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Linear Technology's LTC3530 synchronous buck-boost converter provides up to 600 mA of output current to a regulated output voltage with inputs above, below or equal to the output voltage. The topology incorporated in the IC provides a continuous transfer function through all operating ...
Application processors enable scalable low-power 806 MHz, video and H.264 up to D1.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Marvell introduced a new generation of application processors designed for feature handsets, smart phones, GPS navigation systems, wireless handhelds and other consumer electronic devices. The application processors, based on third-generation Intel[R] XScale technology, were designed for ...
Display module with a wide viewing angle.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... TPO Displays Corp. has unveiled a 4.3" wide viewing angle and WVGA Low Temperature Poly Silicon (LTPS) TFT-Liquid Crystal Display with features that enable system makers to align display resolution to the content displayed in their portable convergence devices. These products combine ...
Barrel receptacles for socketing LED devices.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Mill-Max has announced a full line of low profile, above board and elevated barrel receptacles suitable for socketing LED devices used in lighting applications such as portable lighting, electronic signs, display backlighting, automotive signal lights, architectural and landscaping ...
High-temperature resistant light guides.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Elma Electronic has introduced a range of high temperature tolerant light guides with integrated LEDs. Using M-Pipe technology, they are suitable for soldering profiles conforming to IPC/JEDEC J-STD-G20, DIN 45802 and DIN EN60068-2-58. They can withstand 260[degrees]C for 40 seconds, or ...
LEDs meet SAE/ECE and JIS automotive color requirements.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... American Bright has introduced its BLF Series of ultra-flux LEDs for the existing requirements of the automotive, signaling and sign industries. The industry-standard footprint is available in a range of SAE/ECE- and JIS-approved colors to accommodate signaling and marker light ...
Banana jacks for sheathed plugs.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Pomona Electronics has announced its IEC 1010 4 mm banana jacks for sheathed plugs that are designed for fast panel construction and high conductivity. They feature gold-plated nickel pins (nickelplated brass for Part # 72930) for desirable connectivity and polyamide bodies for durability ....
180[degrees] lift-off door hinge installs on door without screws or tools.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Dirak has expanded its hinge product offerings to include a 180[degrees] lift-off hinge that incorporates D-SNAP Technology. The Snap-Line hinge speeds up the installation process, because no screws, nuts or tools are needed to install the door part. A lift-off hinge makes ...
Extended reach DDR cable assemblies.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... W. L. Gore & Associates has introduced its high data rate cable assemblies that extend the reach of Double Data Rate (DDR) InfiniBand[TM] cables as well as to reduce the size and weight for enhanced flexibility and ease of routing. These cable assemblies use the company's patented ...
Silver filled adhesive suited to adverse conditions.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Master Bond has introduced Polymer System AC85, a highly conductive silver filled adhesive and sealant. It features long term durability even when exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Performance characteristics of the adhesive include a service temperature range of 62[degrees]C to ...
Type F/Type G coaxial adapter.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Bomar Interconnect Products, Inc. has released a Type F/Type G coaxial adapter (part # 83119505). The female Type G to male Type F adapter is a true 75[ohm] device. The between-series adapter employs a beryllium copper spring mechanism to securely lock the quick-connect Type G male ....
2U cPCI chassis.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Elma Electronic has announced a family of Type 39, 2U EasyPlug CompactPCI enclosures. The line features 9U cPCI backplanes that include pluggable 47-pin connectors for hot-swapping power supplies. There are also pluggable fan tray headers and optional shelf management modules. The ...
Electronic housings provide flexible PCB design.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Phoenix Contact has announced its Building Case (BC) electronic housing system that features uniform compact height, and it allows a variety of PCB-design options in mounting, component height, networking and termination. These housings allow vertical, horizontal or lengthwise ...
Components and electronic hardware catalog.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Keystone Electronic Corp., has released the M-55 Catalog. The 144 page multi-color edition details a broad range of battery holders, clips and contacts, PCB terminals, SMT and THM test points, IEEE sockets and plugs, computer brackets, spacers and standoffs, along with related ...
Power conditioner provides redundant power for Fieldbus[TM] H1 networks.(POWER SOURCES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... MooreHawke has introduced the FPS200 Trunkguard Fieldbus Power Conditioner. The device provides conditioned power for Foundation Fieldbus H1 networks in general purpose and non-incendive applications. It is available in both simplex (non-redundant) and duplex (redundant) models. Each ...
1U, 320W PFC corrected AC/DC power supplies.(POWER SOURCES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... MicroPower Direct's MPA320x Series provides 320W of output power in a small 1U height U-Chassis. These AC/DC switchers include an autoranging 90V to 264V AC input, power factor correction, full safety approvals and robust filtering. These industrial power supplies are appropriate for ...
Liquid-Cooled, 7 kW AC/DC power supply.(POWER SOURCES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Transistor Devices has introduced its LCPM Series of 7 kW Liquid-Cooled Power Modules. Each module is 12" X 2.8" X 18" (11.6W/[in.sup.3].). Six modules fit side by side on a 17.5" shelf to provide up to 42 kW of regulated power from a balanced three-phase world power source (195V to 265V ...
MIL-COTS family of power systems.(POWER SOURCES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Vicor has announced the introduction of the 28V DC MIL-COTS VIPAC family of power systems which are suitable for military COTS applications such as radar, military ground vehicle, communications equipment and aerospace. It incorporates The company's M-FIAM5B, which provides ...
Mini open-frame switching supplies.(POWER SOURCES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Astrodyne has announced two series of ultraminiature, open-frame modular switching power supplies. In a small mechanical footprint measuring 2" X 4" X 1.2", both the ASL40 and ASL60 Series provide power densities >6W/[in.sup.3]. Designed for instrumentation, control and telecommunication ...
High accuracy USB power meters.(POWER SOURCES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Boonton has announced the 52000 Series of entry level USB controlled CW power meters. The meters offer a frequency range from 10.0 MHz to 12.4 GHz/18.5 GHz and allow accurate power measurements between -50 dBm to +20 dBm. Its VSWR is better than 1:1.25 at 50[ohm] impedance. All 52000 ...
Green power supply conserves energy.(POWER SOURCES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Antec, Inc. has introduced Earth Watts, an environmentally friendly power supply unit (PSU) that allows system builders to reduce the amount of energy consumed by computers. Available in 380W, 430W and 500W models, it features ATX12V 2.2 compatibility, and 80 mm low-noise fan, and dual 12V ...
Ultra-compact Wall-Mount Switchers.(POWER SOURCES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... APS has announced the KSAF Series of 5W to 55W Wall-Mount Switchers that draw minimal input power under no load conditions to comply with new appliance energy efficiency standards going into effect in January, 2007. The KSAF series offer a continuous output power ranges of ...
High efficiency bulk switcher with PFC, Or-ing diode, standby and auxiliary outputs.(POWER SOURCES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Emerson Network Power has expanded its Astec NTS Series of 350W bulk AC/DC switching power supplies to include new 24V output configurations. Available with convection cooling or optional forced-air, the compact units are designed for use in distributed power architecture configurations ....
High-Speed Class RK1 fuses.(POWER SOURCES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Ferraz Shawmut has announced its High-Speed Class RK1 fuses that to safeguard sensitive power electronics while meeting the National Electrical Code requirements for branch circuit protection and which perform to the industry standards of a semiconductor fuse. They promote ...
High-current, three-phase PDU.(POWER SOURCES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Pulizzi Engineering's PC3365 Series rack mount power distribution unit (PDU) is available in both North American and European configurations. The North American version input power is three-phase 120V/208V, 30A, via a NEMA L21-30P plug. Power output is at 120V and distributed through 24 ...
Power Module series.(POWER SOURCES)
Jan 01, 2007 ... ERNI has introduced its MicroSpeed[TM] Power Modules with 2.0 mm contact pitch for miniaturized and high reliability power systems,, offering options for mezzanine applications. Based on a special contact material, the connector system achieves up to 6A to 8A at 20[degrees]C. The system is ...