ECN-Electronic Component News articles from April 2006

ECN-Electronic Component News archives from April 2006

Design Forums aim to serve you.(Editor's View)
April 1, 2006... When I packed my workshop tools and supplies for a move from Massachusetts to Utah, I had to secure extra band-saw blades for the movers. Imagine having to pack 3-foot-diameter spring-steel bands with sharp teeth on one edge and you understand...

CMOS MEMs microphone offered as a single-chip device.(Leading Off)
April 1, 2006... Akustica has announced the availability of a Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) MEMS single-chip microphone. The AKU2000 is a surface-mountable digital output microphone that integrates an acoustic transducer, output amplifier and...

Handheld cable and fiber testing for 10 Gb/s Ethernet networks.(Leading Off)
April 1, 2006... Agilent Technologies Inc. has released a handheld cable and fiber tester that offers fast cable certification for Cat 3 to Cat 6a/7. The Agilent WireScope Pro delivers desirable near- and far-end crosstalk measurement performance and provides...

16-bit quad D/A converter in compact LFCSP package.(Leading Off)
April 1, 2006... Addressing the growing requirement for smaller industrial and communications designs, Analog Devices has released a 16-bit quad DAC in a 3 mm X 3 mm, 10-lead LFCSP (lead frame chip scale package)--a development that will free up to 70 percent...

Networked industrial MPU utilizes analog and digital peripherals.(Leading Off)
April 1, 2006... Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC) has introduced the PowerPC 405EZ networked industrial processor which features onboard 32 Kbytes of SRAM, CRAM-compatible external bus with arbitration, 64-bit on-chip bus, along with a fully...

Power Transformers feature low profile and UL approval.(Leading Off)
April 1, 2006... A new family of 50/60 Hz Power Transformers featuring printed circuit board mounts with UL approval is available from J.W. Miller Magnetics. This RoHS-compliant SS, SD, DD and UD Series of power transformers is offered in a variety of power...

24-bit RGB interface enables true color and high resolution.(Leading Off)
April 1, 2006... Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) has introduced a family of interface integrated circuits for true-color, high-resolution video content in handheld electronics. TI's FlatLink[TM] 3G serializers and deserializers provide a high-speed interface...

Enclosures.(PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW)
April 1, 2006... The AMC-280M from AAEON Technology is a wallmount industrial computer chassis for space-limited applications, mainly designed for users who require a compact system using motherboards The AMC-280M chassis offers one or two front panel 3.5"...

DSP development kits: DSP kits kick off.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
April 1, 2006... DSP development kits give developers a head start when they must include a DSP chip or DSP capabilities in a design. Even if you haven't mastered signal-processing, you can quickly set up a development board and write code. Microchip...

Programmable logic devices: FPGA design security.(SEMICONDUCTOR HIGHLIGHT)
April 1, 2006... FPGA design security is gaining more importance as the complexity of today's designs proliferate. The increasing density, functionality and performance of FPGAs, combined with low development risks, fast time-to-market requirements and...

Distribution: give RoHS its due diligence.(INDUSTRY FOCUS)
April 1, 2006... After the European Union's (EU) Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive takes effect July 1, 2006, OEMs sending products to EU countries could easily find themselves in a position where they need to demonstrate that they are in...

PIN diodes in SOD-323 package.(INDUSTRY FOCUS: RoHS Products)
April 1, 2006... Avago has introduced three high-performance PIN diode chips in the low-cost, RoHS-compliant, lead-free SOD-323 (small outline diode) plastic package with dimensions of 1.7 mm X 1.25 mm X 0.95 mm. The HSMP-389Z is optimized for RF switching...

Ten-Gig patch cable for cat 6, 10GBase-T Ethernet channels.(INDUSTRY FOCUS: RoHS Products)
April 1, 2006... DataMax 10Gig patch cable offers desirable resistance to Power Sum Alien Crosstalk (PSAXT) noise with more than 10 dB margin over the TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10 proposed minimums. Testing DataMax 10Gig cable using TIA's proposed 6 cables around 1...

Lead-free laser diode.(INDUSTRY FOCUS: RoHS Products)
April 1, 2006... Photonic Products offers a lead-free, blue-violet wavelength (405 nm) laser diode from Sanyo. The DL-5146-152 405 nm, 35 mW CW, (50 mW pulsed) incorporates an internal monitor photodiode which can be used to accurately stabilise and control the...

Short form Catalog Previews RoHS Compliant sockets and Adapters.(INDUSTRY FOCUS: RoHS Products)
April 1, 2006... Advanced Interconnections' Catalog 16 Preview features up-to-date material specifications and part numbers for RoHS Compliant IC Sockets and Adapters for BGA, PGA, DIP and SIP packages. The RoHS Compliant sockets are available in a choice of...

Thermal management techniques: heat sinks take the joules.(Cover story)
April 1, 2006... As engineers use more sophisticated semiconductors, they may forget the need to better cool these powerful devices. But do not blame the electrical engineers. They may have forgotten what they learned in heat-transfer courses, if they took...

ZigBee development kits.(BOARDS & MODULES)
April 1, 2006... MaxStream has created three different XBee development kits to maximize the forthcoming mesh networking capabilities of the ZigBee standard. The XBee Professional Developer's Kit includes five OEM RF modules and five enhanced development boards...

Digital Recorder Interface for optical and electrical media.(BOARDS & MODULES)
April 1, 2006... Technisys' Digital Recorder Interface (DRI) de-serializes high speed data streams for parallel interface to recorders from either optical or electrical media. The module interfaces STM-1/OC-3 fiber optic (P/N 701308) or STS-1/E4 (P/N 701308-1)...

Pentium M slot CPU for industrial applications.(BOARDS & MODULES)
April 1, 2006... American ELTEC has introduced the EUROCOM 300, a PCI slot CPU for industrial applications based on the Pentium M processor. The board features high computing performance, with low power consumption and low heat dissipation. Two Ethernet...

ATCA signaling blade provides 128 channels of SS7 signaling.(BOARDS & MODULES)
April 1, 2006... Artesyn Communication Products has announced AdvancedTCA (ATCA) implementations of its SpiderWareSS7 signaling blade and SpiderWareSG signaling gateway. SpiderWareSS7 provides SS7 signaling channels across E1/T1 interfaces, allowing it to add...

Bi-directional interface converter.(BOARDS & MODULES)
April 1, 2006... Electro Standards Laboratories has announced the Model 4010 bi-directional interface converter that converts RS-232 level data signals to valid RS-485 levels, and RS-485 level data signals to valid RS-232 levels. All signals of both the RS-232...

Software radio transceiver module adds 256-channel digital downconverter core.(BOARDS & MODULES)
April 1, 2006... Pentek, Inc. has announced the blending of its GateFlow 4954-430 high-density, narrowband digital downconverter (DDC) FPGA IP core with its 7140 software radio transceiver PMC module. The resulting new 7140-430 Software Radio Transceiver uses...

All-in-one industrial chassis.(BOARDS & MODULES)
April 1, 2006... The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech has introduced the ATM-4233, an all-in-one chassis for industrial automation platforms. The ATM-4233 combines an LCD display, keyboard, touch pad, function keys, cursor keys and OSD control in a...

Wireless NEMA 16-channel optically isolated input/relay output module.(BOARDS & MODULES)
April 1, 2006... ACCES I/O Products, Inc. has announced an addition to its line of wireless data acquisition products, the Model WM-IIRO-8. The unit features eight Form C (SPDT) electromechanical relays and eight optically isolated digital inputs with...

Tactile mini trim switch.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
April 1, 2006... Otto Controls has announced the T4-T toggle switch that provides a four-way momentary toggle action with detent providing a positive click action. The T4-T series provides commercial and military grade low level switching with a positive click...

High reliability switches come in over 100 configurations.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
April 1, 2006... Elma Electronic's Type 04 switch comes in over 100 standard configurations. It can be used in applications as either a selector switch or audio attenuator. The switch is also available with shaft diameters of 6 mm and 1/4". With up to 24...

Circulation heaters for demanding applications.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
April 1, 2006... Watlow has announced the Cast-X Series 2000 circulation heater, which provides fluid heating in a compact package where cleanliness, temperature accuracy and high pressure are needed. The heaters consist of a helical coiled tube that is cast...

Antistatic toggles designed for logic-level applications.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
April 1, 2006... NKK Switches has announced the B series of process sealed, subminiature, antistatic, PC mount toggle switches. The series features an antistatic superstructure, consisting of a carbon-impregnated bushing. The toggles are available in both...

Keypad matches its surroundings.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
April 1, 2006... EAO Switch Corp. has introduced its S.series keypad with chameleon design qualities that allows for its appearance to be adapted to match its surroundings so that it can be blended into any environment. The keypad features a front plate and...

Controller for brushless motors up to 700W.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
April 1, 2006... Maxon Precision Motors, Inc. has introduced its DEC 70/10, a compact, digital, velocity/torque controller that is designed for controlling brushless motors up to 700W, equipped with hall sensors. Maximum speed is 80,000 rpm for two-pole motors....

Crystal can relay for military and aerospace applications.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
April 1, 2006... Teledyne Relays has introduced its Series J255 magnetic-latching, half-size crystal can relay for military and space applications. The dual-pole, dual-throw (DPDT) relay switches up to 2A at 28V DC, and it offers a 0.2 dB insertion loss at 1...

Toggle switches are environmentally sealed.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
April 1, 2006... Apem Components, Inc. has introduced the 3500 Series military style toggle switches that feature molded-in terminal inserts and a silicone membrane feature for IP67 front panel sealing. These robust, high reliability switches carry contact...

Relay with high-voltage DC cutoff.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
April 1, 2006... Panasonic Electric Works has introduced its 300A compact power relay with encapsulated contacts and a 400V DC high voltage switching cutoff owing to hermetically sealed construction and magnetic arc motion via a permanent magnet. This 1 Form A...

Ultra mini relay features longer life.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
April 1, 2006... Coto Technology's 9852 Form "C" SMD, ultra-miniature reed relay features long life and optimized performance for ATE, process instrumentation and telecommunications applications. Expected life is 200 million cycles (N/O contact), and 100...

Radio modem provides transparent, half duplex wireless link.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
April 1, 2006... Radiometrix offers a 9600 baud radio modem module that is totally transparent, to simplify creation of a half-duplex link. The five-channel TDL2A is said to replace a serial cable interface for a foolproof, low power, 100m data link. Combining...

Software tool addresses SysML standardization.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
April 1, 2006... ARTiSAN Software Tools' Studio 6.1 incorporates an easy-to-use feature for SysML requirements modeling, plus template-based Model Driven Architecture transformation of state machines and XML Metadata Interchange (XMI) 2.1 support. It also...

VMEbus SBC with workstation processing, dual PPC 7447s.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
April 1, 2006... General Micro Systems has introduced a VME SBC, for workstation applications in the military, and research and automation. The two 1 GHz 7447 PowerPCs with 128-bit Alti-Vec[TM] technology, on-die 512KB L2 caches, up to 1GB of DDR SDRAM provided...

Turnkey board test software.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
April 1, 2006... Kozio's turnkey board test software is now available to designers releasing new board designs based on the Intel[R] IOP321 I/O processor with Intel XScale[R] microarchitecture. For development of products based on the Intel IOP321 I/O...

LVDS SerDes chipset in 5 mm x 5 mm QFN package.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
April 1, 2006... Texas instruments has introduced low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) serializer and deserializer (SerDes) devices in a 5 mm X 5 mm QFN package, suitable for a variety of applications. The SN65LV1023A serializer and SN65LV1224SB...

Low-power FPGAs in 8 mm x8 mm BGA package.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
April 1, 2006... QuickLogic has introduced its QL8150 Eclipse II FPGA in 8 mm X 8 mm BGA packaging. The thin fine-pitch BGA (0.5 mm) package has 196 balls in an 8 mm X 8 mm footprint for small, portable applications such as smart phones, Personal Media Players...

"One-time programmable" clock synthesizer.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
April 1, 2006... Maxim's MAX9491 VCXO clock generator for communications systems such as routers and switches features a one-time-programmable (OTP) ROM to allow programming of the PLL output, which eliminates the need for programming the output frequencies...

FPGA devices based on 90 nm CMOS technology.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
April 1, 2006... Lattice has introduced its second-generation Economy Plus FPGA devices, the LatticeECP2[TM] family. Developed on 90 nm Fujitsu CMOS technology using 300 mm wafers, the family increases available logic density to 70K LUTs, increases the number...

ASIC device provides high security and low power to million-gate FPGAs.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
April 1, 2006... Actel's one million system-gate A3P1000 ProASIC3 supports implementation of a soft ARM7 processor core. The single-chip requires no external boot prom or microcontroller to support device programming, and the Level-0 live at power-up feature...

Multi-core Content Processor.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
April 1, 2006... Tarari's multi-core T9000 Content Processors combine high-end computing hardware with optimized algorithms on a single chip. The family features optimized versions of nine of the most CPU-intensive algorithms found in the enterprise and include...

LED bulbs for low-voltage applications.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
April 1, 2006... LEDtronics has added high-powered white MR16 TrackLEDs[TM] to its line of drop-in replacement MR16-styled LED bulbs. These bulbs are engineered to handle the variations in voltages that may accompany "noisy" or "dirty" AC or DC power supplies,...

LED lamp driver offers programmable output current.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
April 1, 2006... Supertex, Inc. has introduced the HV9925, an eight pin LED Driver IC with adjustable output current and pulse width modulated (PWM) dimming. The output current of the IC can be programmed between 20 mA and 50 mA by a single resistor. The IC...

Digital, 3.5" TFT LCD displays.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
April 1, 2006... Microtips Technology has introduced a line of True Digital TFT Liquid Digital Displays with active areas of 2.2" and 3.5". They are available with and without touchscreen. Additional features include TFT active matrix, TMR (transmissive with...

Green Laser Diode Modules.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
April 1, 2006... BEA has introduced a line of green Laser Diode Modules appropriate for spectroscopy, particle measurement, medical tissue analysis, interferometry, holography, robotic control and flow visualization, as well as many of the usual positioning...

20 x 4 character PLED.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
April 1, 2006... One Stop Displays has developed the 20-character X four-row display module. This design is said to be the largest character PLED offered in the industry, and it features an LCD-compatible interface (Samsung KS0066 and Hitachi HD44780...

Highly integrated VGA LCD controller for 3G mobile handsets.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
April 1, 2006... Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) has announced the MDDI-compliant LCD controller optimized for cell phones equipped with high-resolution Video Graphics Array (VGA) LCD displays. Dubbed the MDDI LCD Bridge and designated...

Microminiature circular connectors available in COTS configurations.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
April 1, 2006... Omnetics has announced its microminiature circular connectors are available off-the-shelf in COTS configurations. The connectors are designed to save space and weight, while increasing interconnect reliability with Mil Spec material. Suitable...

Folding handles help streamline hardware procurement.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
April 1, 2006... Southco[R] P9 Class of 90[degrees] Infinite Position Folding Handles provide an ergonomic handhold that folds down to a low profile of 13.3 mm (.52") for the internal threaded version, and 7 mm (.27") for the external threaded version. Built-in...

Self-clinching flush-head studs install in stainless assemblies.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
April 1, 2006... PEM[R] Type FH4[TM] self-clinching flush-head studs can be installed permanently in stainless steel sheets as thin as .040"/ 1 mm to help contribute to thinner, lighter stainless designs. They provide reliable and reusable threads in stainless...

Spring-loaded connectors.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
April 1, 2006... Mill-Max Spring-loaded connectors are suitable for rigorous environments. The connectors are tested to a minimum of 50G shock and 10G vibration with no spikes, >1 [micro]s and >1.15V with a 0.5A applied. Maximum endurance is 1,000,000 cycles....

Ganged RF board-to-board connectors and cable plugs.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
April 1, 2006... Samtec has announced the addition of ganged RF board-to-board jacks, plugs and cable assemblies (GRF1 Series) to its product line of MMCX, MCX, SMA and MHF connectors. Ganged RF cable plugs are offered for terminating two, four, six, or eight...

Twinax/triax MDM cable assemblies for military network application.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
April 1, 2006... Trompeter's MDM Octopus[TM] multi-interconnect shielded cable assembly features multiple Trompeter twinax or triax RF connectors terminated on one end and a single MDM (microminiature D metal) multi-pin connector terminated on the opposite end....

DIN adapters for infrastructure application.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
April 1, 2006... RF Industries offers 7/16 DIN adapters built to CECC-22190 international specifications. The 7/16 DIN connector was originally designed for transmission of medium to high power signals for base station applications. It has a characteristic...

Soft Seal foams for handheld applications.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
April 1, 2006... Rogers has introduced Poron[R] Soft Seal foam, a formulation of microcellular urethane designed for dust sealing and gap filling within sensitive electronic enclosures. These enclosures may include high-resolution LCDs and other user...

Low profile RoHS-compliant SMT Multilayer Chip Inductors.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
April 1, 2006... J.W. Miller Magnetics has introduced its RoHS compliant SMT PM1210G and PM1812G Series of Multilayer Chip Inductors that feature a low profile with the performance characteristics to meet a variety of high frequency applications. They are...

High-voltage chip capacitors.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
April 1, 2006... AVX has expanded its Flexiterm[TM] Series of capacitors by adding a high-voltage MLC chip for applications requiring 600V to 3,000V. The capacitor provides low leakage and small size in a rugged package that will not crack under extreme board...

Heat sinkable, thick film power resistors in a versatile package.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
April 1, 2006... Ohmite's TEH Series power resistor features a versatile TO-247 package. Its heat sinkable design is appropriate for applications requiring non-inductive performance. These 70W resistors are available in a range of values from 2[ohm] to 10...

EMI filter arrays with integrated ESD protection diodes.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
April 1, 2006... Vishay has announced the release of six EMI filter arrays with integrated ESD protection diodes. Offered in ultra-small leadless, plastic packages, the devices provide both EMI filtering and ESD protection for data lines in space-critical...

Expanded low-power, 22-bit delta-sigma A/D converter family.(POWER SOURCES)
April 1, 2006... Microchip Technology Inc. has announced the MCP3550, a 22-bit device that is available in an 8-pin MSOP package (3.1 mm X 3.1 mm X 1.18 mm) and offers low-current operation of 120 [micro]A, typical. The converter features Integral Nonlinearity...

Amplifier allows users to select output impedance.(POWER SOURCES)
April 1, 2006... The Model 800A3 broadband amplifier from AR Worldwide RF/Microwave Instrumentation features a switchable transformer that enables a user to select the output impedance to match the load impedance. The unit can be set for anywhere from 12w to...

Power supplies feature pluggable terminal block connections.(POWER SOURCES)
April 1, 2006... Automation Systems Interconnect has recently expanded its line of modular DIN rail mounted power supplies to include units that provide 5V DC at 8A, 12V DC to 15V DC at 6A and 8A, 24V DC at 3A and 5A and 48V DC at 2.5A. The CSF power supplies...

DC/DC converters for wireless power amplifiers.(POWER SOURCES)
April 1, 2006... Tyco Electronics Power Systems, Inc. has announced the FHW500 and FHW700 Series of DC/DC converters. The power modules are isolated and operate over a wide input voltage range of 36V DC to 75V DC; and they provide a single, precisely regulated...

Compact AC/DC converter provides 2000W.(POWER SOURCES)
April 1, 2006... Absopulse Electronics' HBC 2000 is a rugged AC/DC power supply developed for operation in heavy-duty industrial environments. This unit employs a full-bridge topology to provide 2,000W from a 9.28" X 2.25" X 13.37" chassis. The standard version...

Miniature DIP, 1W high isolation DC/DC converters.(POWER SOURCES)
April 1, 2006... MicroPower Direct has announced the availability of its A100EHI Series of 1W DIP converters designed to provide high input/output isolation. Features include 6,000V DC isolation, and single and dual outputs. All models in the series meet RoHS...

1,700V series with CSTBT IGBT technology.(POWER SOURCES)
April 1, 2006... Powerex has introduced a family of 1,700V devices using Carrier Stored Trench Gate Bipolar Transistor (CSTBT) IGBT technology. The A-Series family offers compatible packaging with the 1,200V CSTBT family to make the addition of drives for 575V...

Voltage supervisor family provides voltage monitoring.(POWER SOURCES)
April 1, 2006... Intersil Corporation has introduced a line of voltage monitoring supervisors designed to improve system reliability. The ISL88011-ISL88015 family offers both fixed and/or adjustable voltage monitoring with all the functions for critical...

High density 1U enclosed AC/DC 70W switching power supplies.(POWER SOURCES)
April 1, 2006... Astrodyne's REL70 high density enclosed switching power supplies for 1U requirement telecommunication, industrial control and embedded systems applications provide output power of 70W. Twenty two models are available that provide single, dual...

AC/DC switcher provides user-specified voltage.(POWER SOURCES)
April 1, 2006... XP Power has announced an AC/DC switching power supply that enables users to specify any voltage level up to the maximum rating of each output while still maintaining full agency approvals. The RCL175 is available with one to four outputs: 3V...

"No-Bus" digital POL converter provides low-profile package.(POWER SOURCES)
April 1, 2006... Power-One, Inc. has introduced the 15A ZY1015 No-Bus[TM] Point-Of-Load (POL) converter. Featuring a low-profile horizontally-mounted package, the device requires only simple pin strapping, an external trim resistor, and a capacitor for...

Power supply family.(POWER SOURCES)
April 1, 2006... HiTek Power has introduced the HTK Series of single-output, low-voltage, switch-mode power supplies. The HTK300 units offer a maximum output power of 198W for the 3.3V variant and 300W for all other variants. The HTK400 supplies have a maximum...

Low power ADC provides 1.2 GHz input bandwidth.(POWER SOURCES)
April 1, 2006... Linear Technology Corporation has announced the LTC2242-12, a 12-bit 250Msps high IF sampling analog to digital converter (ADC) that offers a 1.2GHz analog input. Operating on a 2.5V supply, the LTC2242-12 consumes 740 mW while operating on a...

Short range position sensor.(SENSORS & ACTUATORS)
April 1, 2006... Optra has announced the NanoGage[TM] Model 100 short-range position sensor. NanoGage is a small electro-optic sensor with performance equivalent to a precise capacitance gauge but with a 3 mm standoff, little sensitivity to electromagnetic...

Digital tactile sensors with direct digital output.(SENSORS & ACTUATORS)
April 1, 2006... Pressure Profile Systems, Inc. has announced the DigiTacts[TM] sensors which are based on capacitance rather than resistance. They differ from earlier versions by providing direct digital outputs (3.3V or 5V) rather than raw analog voltage...

Vision sensor with remote-head camera.(SENSORS & ACTUATORS)
April 1, 2006... Cognex Corporation has announced the In-Sight[R] 5400R, a remote-head camera version of the industrial-grade In-Sight 5400 vision sensor. The In-Sight 5400R has a separate camera and processor that can be mounted up to 15m apart and connected...

Indoor/outdoor fiber distributed temperature sensing systems.(SENSORS & ACTUATORS)
April 1, 2006... Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced integrated fiber-based distributed temperature sensing (DTS) systems that enable photonic temperature sensing for a wide range of industry applications. The rugged Agilent N4385A and N4386A DTS monitor...

High bit rate recorders with IRIG106 chapter 10 compatibility.(TEST & MEASUREMENT)
April 1, 2006... Heim Data Systems, Inc. has introduced a new version of the D5000 Series specifically targeting applications requiring compatibility with the IRIG106 Chapter 10 standard. The single-box D5000 Series systems can now be used for PCM telemetry,...

Submersible Data Monitor designed for harsh environments.(TEST & MEASUREMENT)
April 1, 2006... Scientific Technologies Automation Products Group, has introduced the Data Dolphin 320 Data Monitor. The DD-320 offers NEMA 6P/IP68 protection for laboratory-grade accuracy in the field. They provide reliable data monitoring and recording in...

Test system validates EGPRS/EDGE RF test cases.(TEST & MEASUREMENT)
April 1, 2006... Rohde & Schwarz has announced that its RF Conformance Test System, the R & S TS8950G, has validated EGPRS/EDGE RF test cases for mobile phones of multi-slot Class 10. The test system supports frequency bands in the circuit-switched, GPRS, AMR...

Probe offers 3.125 Gb/s SRIO protocol analysis.(TEST & MEASUREMENT)
April 1, 2006... FuturePlus Systems has introduced its FS4410 Serial RapidIO (SRIO) protocol analysis probe for use with Agilent Technologies' logic analyzers in the development of computers and peripherals incorporating the SRIO architecture. The FS4410 allows...

Jitter tolerance compliance test suite for serial gigabit receivers.(TEST & MEASUREMENT)
April 1, 2006... Agilent Technologies has announced the availability of a compliance test suite for jitter tolerance testing of serial gigabit receivers up to 12.5 Gb/s. The new software for the Agilent N4903A serial BERT (bit error ratio tester) makes it a...