ECN-Electronic Component News articles from January 2008

ECN-Electronic Component News archives from January 2008

The next great read?(Editor's View)
January 1, 2008... If you got a head start on your holiday shopping in the days before Thanksgiving, you were greeted at Amazon.com with a message by founder and CEO Jeff Bezos announcing the release of Kindle, the company's handheld e-book reading device. I...

Power management IC maximizes energy performance in multi-kilowatt systems.(Leading Off)
January 1, 2008... Texas Instruments introduced a single-chip, interleaved power factor correction (PFC) control circuit for multi-kilowatt communications, server and industrial systems. In line-operated systems with power levels from 75W to 1 kW and above, the...

Solid state relays said to cut on resistance by 50 percent.(Leading Off)
January 1, 2008... STMicroelectronics introduced a quad high-side intelligent power switch (IPS)--the VNI4140K--which is produced using the latest generation of ST's VIPower technology to achieve a 50 percent saving in Rds(on) compared to earlier devices with the...

Red laser diode offers high optical output of 150 mW at 640 nm.(Leading Off)
January 1, 2008... Mitsubishi Electric completed development of the ML520G51 red laser diode with an optical output standard of 150 mW at 640 nm. It is intended for use in mobile projectors, laser show devices as well as in other applications in the industrial...

Waterproof 2.4 GHz SMB antenna with integrated 19 mm diameter SMB connector.(Leading Off)
January 1, 2008... The Buccaneer Waterproof Antenna from Bulgin Components is a waterproof medium gain antenna for the 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz frequency band. Integrating the antenna with its waterproof connector can reduce the total number of connectors in the RF...

Active latch is intermateable with other existing elements in modular systems.(Leading Off)
January 1, 2008... FCI introduced the Minitek CTW Active Latch, a low profile housing that is intermateable with other existing elements in the modular system. Said to be the lowest profile active latch housing on the market, the Minitek Active Latch is designed...

Reference layout for HDMI 1.3 based on passives.(Leading Off)
January 1, 2008... Tyco Electronics introduced its reference layout for ESD and over-current protection for HDM 1.3 interfaces. It uses proprietary 0.25 pF signal-to-ground-capacitance PESD protection devices, component placement and routing to help protect...

Handheld & benchtop instruments.(PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW)
January 1, 2008... Berkeley Nucleonics Corp. (BNC) announced a multi-channel pulse generator and digital delay generator in a single bench top instrument. Two instruments can be side-by side in a single rack mount. Pulse generators provide independent control...

Low power techniques: tips to help reduce your system's power demands.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
January 1, 2008... "Ten years ago, a three- or four-Watt processor would suffice in an industrial or embedded PC," said David Fitzgerald, engineering manager at WinSystems. "Today we can put 30W to 50W processors on the same size board. Designers must balance...

Zigbee modules and ICs: understand the differences of ZigBee and 802.15.4.(SEMICONDUCTOR HIGHLIGHT)
January 1, 2008... In today's world, wireless networks are becoming more ubiquitous, and they are implemented using a variety of protocols that are specifically designed for radio frequency systems. Some protocols that are in use are proprietary to individual...

Military/aerospace: military and aerospace systems still rely on proven COTS technology.(INDUSTRY FOCUS)
January 1, 2008... Because of its inherent benefits including decreases to development times and increases in component compatibility, COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) has been adopted by a vast number of industries, including the aerospace, military and space...

Programming & design tools: 10 tips make embedded-system code easy to maintain.
January 1, 2008... In the rush to get a product out the door, programmers often ignore code maintenance--a key aspect of application development. For applications with short lives, this rush may not pose a significant problem because once deployed, no one will...

MEMS.(Brainstorm)
January 1, 2008... What do you perceive as the biggest hurdle for adoption on MEMS by engineers: (a) Lack of familiarity with MEMS-design tools; (b) Need for customization of MEMS devices; (c) Lack of design tools for electronic application of MEMS; (d) Few...

Flash storage products perform HDD functions for mission-critical applications.(BOARDS & MODULES)
January 1, 2008... Netlist released its solid-state Type II industrial grade PC storage card that performs the same function as a hard disk drive for mission-critical applications which require high levels of data integrity including telecommunications, voting...

Programmable industrial PCI I/O card uses a 1M or 1.5 FPGA for all logic.(BOARDS & MODULES)
January 1, 2008... Mesa Electronics announced its model 5I22 general purpose, programmable industrial I/O card for the PCI bus. It uses a 1M or 1.5M gate Xilinx FPGA for all logic. The FPGA configuration is downloadable from the PCI bus side, allowing creation of...

Industrial four- and seven-port USB 2.0 hubs provide high data rate to host.(BOARDS & MODULES)
January 1, 2008... Sealevel Systems expanded its line of USB hubs to include both four port and seven-port versions that are USB 2.0 compliant, providing a full 480 Mbps data rate to the host. Backwards compatible with USB 1.1 and 1.0 devices, each includes a...

Modules feature Megabyte Code Support.(BOARDS & MODULES)
January 1, 2008... Rabbit announced its RCM4300 Series of RabbitCore modules that enable applications that use more memory for data and code. Software design is supported by the release of proprietary Dynamic CR tools that include Megabyte Code Support (MCS),...

SBC with Intel dual core duo processors.(BOARDS & MODULES)
January 1, 2008... Curtiss-Wright announced its model SVME-1900 6U VME single board computer with two Intel core duo processors, each running at 1.67 GHz. The low voltage system is suitable for aerospace and defense platforms. It is available in LO, L50 and L100...

SBC features data transfer rates up to 320 MB/s.(BOARDS & MODULES)
January 1, 2008... MEN Micro, Inc. announced its A17 a 2eSST, 6U VMEbus single board computer (SBC) that reaches a data transfer rate of up to 320 MB/s using a Tundra TSI148 bridge controller. Built around Freescale's PowerQUICC-III PowerPC MPC8548, consisting of...

Long ball screws help reduce drive motor inertia.(ELECTROMECHANICAL & MECHANICAL DEVICES)
January 1, 2008... SKF USA announced long lead ball screws that are designed for linear actuation in high-speed, low-noise applications. Their design allows the drive motor to move with the adjustment nut to help reduce inertia and use less power. Versions...

Power-rated illuminated pushbuttons for light industrial applications.(ELECTROMECHANICAL & MECHANICAL DEVICES)
January 1, 2008... NKK Switches' LB, YB, UB and UB2 farmilies of power-rated illuminated switches are suitable for industrial applications. The series is comprised of several pushbutton switches ranging from 3A at 125V/250V AC or 3A at 30V DC to 5A at 125V/250 AC...

Hybrid stepper motors exhibit low rotor inertia to promote maximum acceleration.(ELECTROMECHANICAL & MECHANICAL DEVICES)
January 1, 2008... AMETEK Technical & Industrial Products announced its MAE brand "HY Series" hybrid stepper motors which exhibit low rotor inertia to promote maximum acceleration. These motors provide accurate open-loop control and high-speed operation suitable...

Two-phase microstepping motor and driver package offers reduced audible noise.(ELECTROMECHANICAL & MECHANICAL DEVICES)
January 1, 2008... Oriental Motor USA Corp. introduced its CMK Series two-phase step motor and microstepping driver packages. This RoHS compliant series combines a compact, lightweight microstep driver (0.11 pounds) with either a 0.9 degree-per-step or a 1.8...

Illuminated surface mount tactile switch for reset applications.(ELECTROMECHANICAL & MECHANICAL DEVICES)
January 1, 2008... C & K Components introduced its K5AT Series of compact top-actuated illuminated tactile switches. The surface mount switches feature an integrated LED as part of their overall robust design. Measuring 8.0 mm X 8.4 mm X 6.1 mm, the series is...

Stepper drives with robust Q programming language.(ELECTROMECHANICAL & MECHANICAL DEVICES)
January 1, 2008... Applied Motion Products announced its expanded family of OEM-friendly stepper drive systems with the model ST10-Q which provides eight digital inputs, four digital outputs and two analog inputs, with 24V DC to 80V DC input and output current to...

Sugar cube relay with 100,000-operation (typ.) lifetime for HVAC and home appliances.(ELECTROMECHANICAL & MECHANICAL DEVICES)
January 1, 2008... Omron Electronic Components LLC announced its G5LA relay series that offers a switching capacity of 10A at 250V AC/24V DC on the normally open contacts and 5A at 125V AC/24V DC on the normally closed contacts with a typical electrical life of...

Kit supports AVR UC3 development projects.(ELECTROMECHANICAL & MECHANICAL DEVICES)
January 1, 2008... The KickStart Kit from IAR Systems provides professional users of the Atmel AVR32 UC Core with the tools to begin a development project. The kit includes an EVK1100 development board from Atmel, a 32 kB code-limited edition of Embedded...

Networking software supports ZigBee PRO feature set.(ELECTROMECHANICAL & MECHANICAL DEVICES)
January 1, 2008... Ember Corp. announced its EmberZNet PRO 3.1 ZigBee networking software to support the ZigBee PRO feature set. The stack combines scalability, security and resilience with compatible proprietary features for denser networks, "sleepy" (power...

Single-chip real-time MCUs offer 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with CAN connectivity.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
January 1, 2008... Luminary Micro introduced 34 Stellaris micro-controllers (MCUs)that bring networking and expanded control capabilities for real-time applications in motion control, fire and security, remote sensing, HVAC and building controls, power and energy...

Advanced Mezzanine Cards feature dual-core processor.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
January 1, 2008... Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) announced its three Advanced Mezzanine Cards for use in both AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA systems. Each one is a single-width, mid-height AMC, featuring a high-performance dual-core processor. The XPedite5140...

Embedded antennas capture driver risk data.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
January 1, 2008... Ethertronics, Inc. announced its high-performance embedded antennas that are mounted on a car's windshield behind the rearview mirror to capture sights and sounds from both inside and outside the vehicle, including hard braking, swerving and...

Li-Ion/polymer chargers enable auto USB or AC power selection.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
January 1, 2008... Microchip Technology, Inc. announced its MCP73837 and MCP73838 dual-input, high-current Li-Ion/polymer charge-management controllers with automatic USB or AC adapter power-source selection. These single-cell, fully integrated chargers enable...

Motion control IC combines CPU, communications, analog and system functions.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
January 1, 2008... The M3000 motion control IC from System Semiconductor, Inc. provides a system for motion control, handling time-critical motion and motor tasks in silicon to control and position multi-phase step motors. The product uses an integrated, mixed...

LED driver eliminates unwanted EMI.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
January 1, 2008... Catalyst Semiconductor introduced its CAT3604V four-channel LED driver that eliminates high-profile inductors and unwanted EMI. It has a fourth operational mode, 1.33x, in addition to the typical modes of 1x, 1.5x and 2x. The 1.33x mode helps...

DAC provides six software programmable output ranges.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
January 1, 2008... Linear Technology introduced its model LTC2753-16 dual 16-bit current output DAC that is capable of outputting six software-programmable SoftSpan unipolar and bipolar output ranges up to [+ or -]10V. It offers accurate DC specifications,...

Step-down regulators integrate low-on-resistance switches.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
January 1, 2008... Maxim Integrated Products' MAX8833/MAX8855 step-down regulators operate from 3.3V or 2.5V inputs, provide dual 3A or dual 5A outputs (respectively), and they integrate switches for space savings. The use of internal MOSFETs enables the...

Integrated DC/DC regulators reduce silicon footprint.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
January 1, 2008... International Rectifier introduced its SupIRBuck family of wide input, single output synchronous buck voltage regulators for high density, high performance data center applications. The family of point-of-load (POL) voltage regulators...

Grade 1 automotive F-RAM device's SPI reads/writes at bus speeds up to 14 MHz.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
January 1, 2008... Ramtron International Corp. added a 4 Kb, 5V F-RAM memory device to its Grade 1 AEC-Q100-qualified automotive product line. The FM25040A-GA's serial peripheral interface (SPI) reads and writes at bus speeds up to 14 MHz. It is specified to...

White LED drivers with integrated LDOs.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
January 1, 2008... Advanced Analogic Technologies announced its model AAT2847 integrated four-channel white LED (WLED) driver for portable systems that operate with a single-cell Li-Ion/polymer battery. The charge pump-based device also integrates two 200 mA low...

QVGA TFT modules offer sunlight readability.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
January 1, 2008... Phoenix Display International introduced its line of sunlight-readable 5.7" TFTs with QVGA (320 X 240) resolution. According to the company, the TFT module offers improved contrast, color saturation and response time over CSTN products. A 5.7...

Laser diode catalog available as free download.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
January 1, 2008... Photonic Products released its 2008 catalog available as a free download. The catalog's focus is Sanyo laser diodes from 405 nm to 830 nm. The range includes high power diodes for use with CD-R, industrial laser diodes at 635 nm, 808 nm laser...

5.7" QVGA TFT supports up to 262k colors for mobile computing.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
January 1, 2008... OSD Displays announced the Sharp-compatible OSD322403-7UFLWE 5.7" diagonal 320 X RGB X 240 (QVGA) TFT-LCD intended for the industrial control and mobile computing markets. The TFT will support up to 18-bit (262k) colors for rich vibrant color....

LED driver ICs consist of three channels of constant current output.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
January 1, 2008... Supertex, Inc. introduced its models CL320, CL325 and CL330 LED driver ICs, each consisting of three channels of constant current output, designed to drive three LED strings at currents of 20 mA, 25 mA and 30 mA each, respectively. Each part...

Electronic display cards use hot lamination.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
January 1, 2008... Aveso, Inc. announced its electronic display inlay for plastic card manufacturers, making it possible to produce electronic display cards using industry standard hot lamination manufacturing processes and installed equipment. The electronic...

Single-chip SMT LED with low heat output.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
January 1, 2008... OSRAM Opto Semiconductors introduced its Diamond Dragon LED that can achieve 250 lumens. It is available in whites ranging from 2,700K through 6,500K as well as in all monochrome colors. The LED has a low thermal resistance of Rth (2.5 K/W)...

Laser diodes produce a lasing wavelength of 830 nm.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
January 1, 2008... Photonic Products introduced two high power, infrared wavelength GaAlaS laser diodes from Opnext, Inc. The models HL8337MG and HL8338MG are suitable light sources for industrial and medical sensor applications, and as a light source for various...

Laser diode driver comes in a small OEM package.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
January 1, 2008... AMS Technologies announced the expansion of the PLD Series of laser diode drivers with the model PLD10K-CH 10A from Wavelength Electronics. It does not incorporate a heat sink, so it is available in a smaller OEM package. This PLD includes user...

Snap-in LED panel mount indicators feature daylight viewing.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
January 1, 2008... Dialight Corp. introduced its 559 Series of snap-in LED panel mount indicators that feature high-brightness and daylight-viewable versions. Also offered are 5V and 12V indicators with integral resistors, low-current, high-efficiency indicators,...

Green LEDs perform in RGB applications.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
January 1, 2008... Cree, Inc. announced its green XLamp XR-E LEDs that are 70 percent brighter than its previous green power LEDs. This green XR-E produces maximum luminous flux of 87.5 lumens at 350 mA, and complements the previously released blue XR-E LEDs for...

Seismic cabinet enclosure for tight spaces.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
January 1, 2008... Optima EPS announced M-Series seismic cabinet enclosures for tight spaces that have French-style doors with hinges facing inward to provide full access where racks are side-by-side or where an open traditional door would hit other equipment....

Nanosilica-filled reinforced epoxy for speedy, quiet applications.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
January 1, 2008... Master Bond, Inc. introduced its UV22 nanosilica curable epoxy for coating, sealing and encapsulation applications. It features abrasion resistance, optical clarity, low shrinkage and high physical strength. The epoxy cures rapidly at room...

Edgecard connectors accomodate PCB thickness of .093".(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
January 1, 2008... Sullins Electronics expanded its edgecard connector portfolio to include a high-temperature, dual-readout series that accepts 0.093" (2.36 mm) daughter cards supplied in straight, card extender and right angle configurations. UL/cUL connectors...

SMP blind-mate connectors correct axial and radial misalignment.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
January 1, 2008... Emerson Network Power's Johnson subsidiary introduced SMP blind-mate connectors that can handle frequencies up to 40 GHz. These precision connection interfaces use a miniature, slide-on/snap-on system suitable for high-density packaging. They...

Hand-held enclosures feature soft edge grips.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
January 1, 2008... Teko Enclosures extended the range of its TEKNET ABS enclosures with the B2 models that have larger battery compartments to accept four 1.5V AA cells or two 9V cells. Typical applications include in-field test and measurement instruments,...

Protective vent maximizes airflow in portable devices.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
January 1, 2008... W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. added its 3 mm-high airflow vent to its line of GORE Protective Vents. As the smallest protective vent in the line of insert-molded vents, the D3 vent relieves pressure that builds inside the housing. This vent...

Reduced space high density filtered D-Sub connector.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
January 1, 2008... Cinch Connectors introduced its RoHS-compliant high-density filtered D-Sub connector for the commercial market. The connector features a more dense contact arrangement, resulting in space and weight savings for design engineers. Compared to the...

Single and double row socket interconnects.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
January 1, 2008... Mill-Max introduced its versatile socket interconnects for .025" pin diameter and .025" square pins in both single and double rows. They are precision-machined from brass alloy and assembled with proprietary six-finger contact clips that accept...

Connectors with electromagnetic shielding.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
January 1, 2008... FCI's Sofix cable product series is designed for EMC protection. The cables are based on telecommunications technology from an unspecified partner company. These connectors are RoHS-compliant with 72-pins and a 2 mm spacing range. They have EMI...

Circular connector operates in harsh applications.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
January 1, 2008... Amphenol Industrial introduced its over-molded Amphe-Armor Series that features durability and water tight construction to withstand harsh environments and demanding applications. The field-installable, field-repairable series comes in a...

Pi filter connector for military/avionics applications.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
January 1, 2008... ITT Electronic Components announced its TMDMP filter, a Micro-D connector with desirable attenuation. Its internal filter design provides the density needed to accommodate the ferrite tubes necessary for Pi filtering in military and aerospace...

Low profile board connectors for portable electronics.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
January 1, 2008... Kycon expanded its micro board-to-board series to include the K050D Series 0.50 mm (0.020") pitch version. The series features a low profile board stacking height for use in portable electronics applications such as digital cameras, mobile...

Filter arrays feature high cut-off frequencies.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
January 1, 2008... California Micro Devices announced its CM1692 family of EMI filters based on the proprietary Praetorian II architecture targeted for wireless handsets. The product is based on an L-C filter architecture, and it features high cut-off frequencies...

Power dividers operate in low power applications.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
January 1, 2008... Microlab/FXR, a subsidiary of Wireless Telecom Group Inc., announced an eight-way version of its Dx-64FN power divider series. The frequency includes all cellular, PCS and UMTS bands in a single unit. It is suitable for low power applications...

Low power adjustable resistors for analog circuits.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
January 1, 2008... Microbridge Technologies, Inc. announced its family of low power, low TC re-adjustable resistors to compensate and calibrate precision analog circuits. The low power Rejustor can be used with off-the-shelf hardware from National Instruments...

ESD protection chips feature sub-1 pF line capacitance.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
January 1, 2008... OnChip Devices introduced its models ESD2100-02 and ESD2100-04 low capacitance ESD protection chips for single and dual USB ports. They protect the two data lines and the power rail of the USB 2.0 high speed interface. The low sub-1pF...

Phase-lock loop VCO covers wide frequency range.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
January 1, 2008... Raltron Electronics Corp. released its PCC-Al-3100 PLL family of VCOs that cover a frequency range of between 500 MHz and 3.5 GHz. The unit consists of a PLL IC loop filter and VCO. It uses an internal frequency reference that typically is 10...

Tantalum capacitors offer low ESR.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
January 1, 2008... AVX introduced its TPS and TPM Series of tantalum capacitors for embedded control systems that provide low ESR, and they are said to improve the filtering capability and power rating within small dimensions and reduced height. According to the...

TCXO/TCVCXO series has a low noise phase.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
January 1, 2008... MtronPTI introduced its M610x Series of precision TCXO/TCVCXO, fully Stratum 3 compliant products. The series features [+ or -]0.3 ppm stability performance over the full industrial temperature range (-40[degrees]C to +85[degrees]C). Both...

Stacked film chips for high-loss MLCC capacitors.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
January 1, 2008... NIC Components introduced its NSHC and NSPU Series stacked film chip capacitors that combine small component size with stability over time, immunity from cracking and low dielectric loss, making them suitable for high-loss and less-stable MLCC...

Current transformers with varied mounting options.(POWER SOURCES)
January 1, 2008... Foster Transformer announced its line of RoHS compliant current transformersfeaturing compact construction and multiple mounting options to meet many design parameters. They are suitable for use in motor control applications, UPS systems,...

DC/DC platform for RF uses full-brick format.(POWER SOURCES)
January 1, 2008... Ericsson Power Modules announced its Model PKY2616PI advanced DC/DC converter platform for RF power amplifier applications. It uses the industry standard full-brick format and footprint, making it a drop-in replacement. It provides 600W output...

Medical desktop switcher approved to EN60601-1 standards.(POWER SOURCES)
January 1, 2008... Protek Power announced its PMP150 Series of medically approved desktop AC/DC power supplies with 150W of power in a 3.00" X 8.17" X 1.72" package. The series has active power factor correction, a 90V AC to 264V AC input, and it offers single...

Current sense amplifier has wide input range.(POWER SOURCES)
January 1, 2008... Linear Technology announced its LT6105 precision current sense amplifier with an input common mode range that extends from -0.3V below V-, to 44V above V-. This common mode range is independent of the positive supply voltage, so the device can...

High power density programmable DC power supply series offers 12 models.(POWER SOURCES)
January 1, 2008... Xantrex Technology, Inc. announced the Sorensen XG Series programmable DC power supplies. The series offers 12 models ranging in power from 6V to 600V for a range of production test, laboratory, OEM and quality assurance applications. It...

Low-power HV power supply targets detector applications.(POWER SOURCES)
January 1, 2008... EMCO introduced its model 10077 power supply with up to 2,000V at less than 1W in a compact design. The case measures 1.253", and it weighs less than 80 grams. Features include a low power consumption of EMCO 800-546-3680,...

DIN rail-mount power supplies with front panel potentiometer.(POWER SOURCES)
January 1, 2008... Lambda Power added 120W and 240W models to its DPP family of DIN rail-mount power supplies. The DPP120 Series is available with a nominal output of 12V, 24V or 48V, while the DPP240 Series is available with an output of either 24V or 48V. For...

DC/DC converter for portable power has I/O isolation up to 3,000V DC.(POWER SOURCES)
January 1, 2008... Aimtec announced its AM1/4S-Z series of single output, DC/DC converters in SIP4 packages of .46" X .38" X .24". The devices have I/O isolation of up to 3,000V DC, output currents up to 75.7 mA and efficiency rates up to 72 percent. They are...

Small form factor surge suppressors protect high-end electronics.(POWER SOURCES)
January 1, 2008... Tyco Electronics expanded its Raychem SiBar thyristor series to include bidirectional transient voltage surge suppressors from 6V to 400V with low capacitance of 12 pF, maximum leakage current of 2 [micro]A and a minimum hold current of 150 mA....

DC/AC inverter provides uninterruptible AC power.(POWER SOURCES)
January 1, 2008... Wilmore Electronics introduced its Model 1725 low-profile 1,000 VA DC/AC inverters that are available with optional built-in automatic load switchover features, enabling them to operate in UPS or standby-power modes in conjunction with another...

M8 inductive sensor allows compact system designs.(SENSORS & ACTUATORS)
January 1, 2008... Contrinex, Inc. introduced its small-packaged 620 range M8 inductive sensor. Complete with an inbuilt amplifier, it is packaged in a housing that is 16 mm long, making it suitable for embedding into machines and assembly fixtures where sensor...

Media isolated pressure sensor holds CE EN61326 Certification and UL/cUL508.(SENSORS & ACTUATORS)
January 1, 2008... American Sensor Technologies introduced its AST4900 pressure sensor for use in the measurement of gases and liquids in high purity applications. Using Krystal bond technology, these stainless steel sensors are free of oil-fill, welds and...

Display meter with Modbus side tank indicator for liquid level applications.(SENSORS & ACTUATORS)
January 1, 2008... MTS Systems Corp. Sensors Division announced its display meter that works with the Level Plus MG transmitter with Modbus interface. The meter has as a side tank indicator (STI) for storage tanks with the ability to interface via Modbus and...

Submersible level sensors feature vented, watertight cables.(SENSORS & ACTUATORS)
January 1, 2008... Automation Products Group, Inc. introduced its PT-500 submersible liquid level/pressure transmitter that features vented, watertight cables, and it delivers a high precision 4 mA to 20 mA solid-state signal while submerged up to 450'. A...

Pressure sensor uses MEMS technology.(SENSORS & ACTUATORS)
January 1, 2008... Presens AS announced its PRECISE pressure sensor which uses advanced digital MEMS technology for applications such as calibrators and digital gauges that require high accuracy, low drift and high resolution. According to the company, the sensor...