ECN-Electronic Component News articles from March 2004

ECN-Electronic Component News archives from March 2004

Direct-connect.(Editor's View)
March 1, 2004... How often have you been asked to complete a project/design in about half the time that is really needed to do it in? How much more frequently do these seemingly impossible requests happen lately? Where can you possibly shave time off of a task...

Accelerating demands are driving an industry shift to PCB connectors.(Tech Know ...)
March 1, 2004... Industry demand for smaller, lighter, thinner, more durable and more powerful electronic devices that can deliver greater functionality and interoperability, coupled with the new economic reality of tighter budgets, condensed design and...

128 X 64 PLED smart display.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
March 1, 2004... One Stop has introduced its OSD2401 display, which uses an embedded timing controller that reduces the application programming. This timing controller manages the segment and common drivers to maintain uniformity. The OSD2401 operates at 100...

Large-size LCD character module.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
March 1, 2004... An LCD with 160 large, dot matrix characters is available from Lumex. The LCM-H04004DSR/D2T features four lines of 40 characters, each measuring 5.16 mm wide X 10.52 mm high (0.20" X 0.41"). Total viewable area is 254.1 mm wide X 56.6 mm high...

VCC's LED light assembly reduces manufacturing costs.(Cover Item)
March 1, 2004... The CNX 440 Series 5 mm LED panel indicator, available as a single unit or in a multi-unit cable harness assembly, is preassembled with wires and terminations designed to simplify the manufacturing. Currently, indicator light assemblies are...

LED drivers with true analog dimming option.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
March 1, 2004... Zetex has launched white LED drivers with the option of an integrated true analog dimming mode that offers a noise-free alternative to pulsed dimming control. The ZXLD1100 and ZXLD1101 inductive boost converters can produce an adjustable linear...

Extended temperature display heads for avionics applications.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
March 1, 2004... Two extended temperature display heads, developed for display application requirements are available from Panelview Inc. The LC050 and LC056 displays are designed at 5.0" and 5.6" in diagonal and include sunlight readable head assemblies with...

LCD touch monitor with updated feature set.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
March 1, 2004... 3M Touch Systems Inc. has announced design enhancements to its MicroTouch[TM] M150 LCD touchscreen monitor. In addition to a locking angle adjustment mechanism, full multimedia capability and a cable management system, the M150 monitor offers a...

QM touchscreen DRO.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
March 1, 2004... This three-axis digital readout from Semprex is designed for metrology, coordinate storage and data classification. The color touchscreen panel allows for easy viewing and quick computing of data. DRO takes input from linear or rotary encoders...

Direct bonding process for LCD display enhancement.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
March 1, 2004... Clearview Displays has released the G-Bond, an optical enhancement process for flat panel displays. G-Bond optically bonds display cover glass and touchscreens directly to the front of TFT LCD displays, increasing the contrast and increasing...

Editor's note.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
March 1, 2004... Dr. Hans-Peter Ludeke, the author of the February TechKnow article, Lead-Free DC/DC Converters, has supplied ECN with a clarification on some of the temperature conversions listed in the article. Under the Quality Tests subhead 34[degrees]F/sec...

8.4-inch TFT LCDs in VGA and high-res XGA formats.(Optoelectronics & Displays: ADVERTISEMENT)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... Rugged digital TFT LCDs offer outstanding front-of-screen performance for industrial, medical, instrumentation and navigation applications. VGA version (T-51638 Series) has 640 X 480 dot pixel resolution, 260K colors, 400 nits luminance and...

10.4 inch VGA digital TFT display.(Optoelectronics & Displays: ADVERTISEMENT)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... 10.4-inch VGA TFT LCD T-51513 Series features 3.3V & 5.0V operation and customer-selectable reverse scan. Drop-in replacement for Optrex P/N AA104VB04 and AA104VB02. 400-nit luminance, 640 X 480 dot pixel format, and 260K colors. Includes LCD...

LCD ToolKIT[TM] provides display and interface components in one box.(Optoelectronics & Displays: ADVERTISEMENT)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... New LCD ToolKIT[TM] is plug-and-play solution that supplies LCD module and all interface components in a single box, saving engineering and procurement time for product developers using FPDs. Available for Optrex 10.4-inch VGA (P/N TK104V00)...

128 X 64 LCDs offer serial interface option.(Optoelectronics & Displays: ADVERTISEMENT)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... The F-51553 COG STN transmissive LCDs combine text and graphics in a 2.8-inch diagonal monochrome display. They offer a wider temperature range (-20 to +70 deg. C) and provide greater temperature stability. The modules support serial as well as...

High density spring force block.(Optoelectronics & Displays: ADVERTISEMENT)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... The FFKDS high density printed circuit board terminal blocks have a convenient front wire entry suitable for low profile PCB applications and dual solder pins for additional stability to the printed circuit board. A spring actuation lever...

High current PCB connection.(Optoelectronics & Displays: ADVERTISEMENT)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... The MKDSP 25 high power PCB terminal block utilizes screw clamp technology and allows for large conductors to be connected directly to the printed circuit board. Labor and cost-sensitive assembly typically found in ring tongue and panel mount...

Pluggable PCB terminal blocks.(Optoelectronics & Displays: ADVERTISEMENT)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... The Power COMBICON PC6 is a pluggable PCB terminal block for use in high current/voltage applications. A highly conductive copper alloy combined with dual socket connections allow for the industry's most reliable high current connection. With...

High power PCB terminal block.(Optoelectronics & Displays: ADVERTISEMENT)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... The ZFKDS 4 one-piece "fixed" spring force PCB terminal block is rated for 30A at 300/600V. It accepts 24-10 AWG wire with a pin spacing of 7.5mm, 10.0mm, or 12.5mm. Two mounting pins provide a secure connection to the printed circuit board....

Spring force plugs.(Optoelectronics & Displays: ADVERTISEMENT)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... MINI-COMBICON FMC 1.5 spring force plugs make it possible to miniaturize electronic assemblies while simultaneously increasing the density of connection points on the printed circuit board. The FMC 1.5 has 3.5mm pin spacing and is UL recognized...

Micro PCB terminal blocks.(Optoelectronics & Displays: ADVERTISEMENT)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... The MPT 0.5 PCB terminal block, with 2.54mm pin spacing and 8.5mm height, is the smallest screw clamp terminal block available. Available from 2-12 position and accepting a UL recognized 30-20 AWG wire, this terminal block is ideal for small...

Apex announces 20A PWM amplifiers for motor control applications.(Cover Item)
March 1, 2004... Apex has introduced its MSA240 and MSA260 PWM motor controllers that include an oscillator, comparator, error amplifier, current limit comparators and a full bridge output. The error amplifier also can be used as a differential amplifier on the...

Coded safety interlock switch and control unit.(Cover Item)
March 1, 2004... Scientific Technologies, Inc. has introduced its MC-S Series compact coded magnetic safety interlock switch. This tamper-resistant non-contact safety interlock switch operates with its own control unit, which provides motor contactor monitoring...

Integrated motion control system.(Cover Item)
March 1, 2004... Lin Engineering's integrated Simple Step 17 1.8[degrees] step motor, driver and controller allows the user to quickly install and set up an all-in-one motion system. The fully programmable system provides trajectory motion, two digital...

Low profile, 18A 3.5 kV relay.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
March 1, 2004... Gigavac's low profile 18A 3.5 kV single pole double throw (SPDT) GH3 high voltage relay measures [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Use InfoLINK 4C1264 or Call 800-843-1025

Continuous duty gear head.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
March 1, 2004... Danaher Motion has introduced its Micron EverTrue continuous duty planetary gear head designed for high speeds and long life. It is said to be able to last at least 30,000+ hours running 24 hours per day, seven days per week. It is available in...

Safety relays with reliable separation.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
March 1, 2004... The Phoenix Contact Safety Relays (PSR) in the ME 22.5 mm housing are equipped with two to eight normally open (NO) release current paths and one normally closed (NC) signaling current path. The modules are available with screw and spring...

Miniature SMT reed switches.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
March 1, 2004... Coto Technology has introduced three additions to its line of surface mount Reed switches. The RI-80 ultra-miniature SMT switches, with 5 mm max. glass length, feature a wide flat lead design to provide both stability during component placement...

Four-key keypad with optional LED illumination.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
March 1, 2004... EAO's W.Series keypads offer the option of LED illumination. Anti-vandal features, including anti-pull off keys, make these units appropriate for both high-use public applications along with heavy-duty commercial use. The W.Series contains a...

Universal adapter system.(Microwave & RF Components)
March 1, 2004... With the evolution of wireless broad-band, IEEE 802.11a, b, g WiFi, WLAN and telecom, the need for new coaxial interfaces has spurred the development of new MCX, MMCX, SMB, 7-16 DIN, reverse polarity SMA and reverse polarity TNC Unidapt[R]...

Mil-spec diplexer.(Microwave & RF Components)
March 1, 2004... ILSI's D08004 high power diplexer is designed for mil-spec requirements. The package measures 204 m[m.sup.2] X 64 mm high. The TX band covers a frequency range of 870 MHz to 880 MHz, and the RX band covers a frequency range of 825 MHz to 835...

RF Meter.(Microwave & RF Components)
March 1, 2004... OKW's RF Meter is a tool for engineers involved in the design and installation of radio systems. This meter is available off-the-shelf and is priced at $80. The meter can be used to determine the signal strength of the radio transmitter to be...

High power amplifiers.(Microwave & RF Components)
March 1, 2004... Ophir RF has announced its redesigned family of 20 MHz to 1,000 MHz power amplifiers. Model 5125 has an output power of 70W over the frequency range of 20 MHz to 1,000 MHz. The previous model's output power was 40W. Key applications for this...

Small, 115 kbits/s infrared transceiver.(Microwave & RF Components)
March 1, 2004... Vishay Intertechnology has announced the availability of what is said to be the industry's smallest footprint serial infrared (SIR) transceiver for short-distance wireless communication. The Vishay Semiconductors TFBS4711 transceiver measures...

Microminiaturized read-write RFID chip.(Microwave & RF Components)
March 1, 2004... Maxell has introduced its larger capacity RFID read-write chip, ME-Y222 Series. The company has increased the memory capacity by 32 times while keeping the chip size the same--2.5 mm X 2.5 mm with built-in antenna. Memory capacities are 1 kB, 2...

Fuel cells.(Third in Series)(Cover Story)
March 1, 2004... Fuel-cell prototypes are a lot like CEOs: Every energy company seems to have one. But when it comes to offering off-the-shelf products, few of these companies expect significant activity until late this year or early 2005. Does that mean...

Low voltage DC/DC converters.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... International Rectifier has introduced its Z Series family of 1.5V, 2.5V and 3.3V single output DC/DC converters for geo-synchronous (GEO) and low earth orbit (LEO) satellite power systems. These converters feature high radiation immunity, 100...

DC/DC converter.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... Celestica Inc. has announced its S-Class converter. Approximately half the length of the existing eighth-brick form factor, it is 1.11" X 0.90" X 0.354", and it is expected to deliver up to 141W/i[n.sup.3] as well as 25A at 1.5V. The S-Class...

1U 350W power supply.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... The Astec Power Division of Emerson Network Power has introduced a 350W bulk power supply in a compact package that is well suited for product designs using distributed power architecture. The NTS353 can deliver up to 350W of total power....

Inverter with on-board PLC.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... Omron's 3G3MV-P10CDT-E on-board PLC installs directly on an Omron 3G3MV inverter to offer the benefits of a fully-featured CPM2C-S PLC embedded in the inverter in a compact unit. This allows the 3G3MV-increased intelligence and autonomy for...

Gate drivers for IGBT modules.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... The VLA500 and VLA502 from Powerex are hybrid integrated circuits designed for driving n-channel IGBT modules in any gate-amplifier application. These devices have been designed to include the isolated DC/DC converter that is normally required...

Power supplies for medical & ITE applications.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... GlobTek's GT(M)2080 series delivers 80W of continuous output power with 10 CFM of airflow. The GT(M)2065 series delivers 65W of continuous output power with free air convection cooling. The design has output voltages ranging from 3.3V to 48V in...

OEM module for SEM applications.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... Spellman High Voltage has released its EBM (Electron Beam Module) series that is designed to drive Electron Beam columns for SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) and related applications. The EBM is an ultra-stable integrated supply combining the...

Compact 50W X-ray generator power supply.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... HiTek Power has added a compact 50W unit designed to serve as a component power supply in analytical X-ray systems and low-energy radiography applications to its HiGen family of X-ray generator power supplies. The HiGen 50 features an...

SMD CCFL Inverter Transformers.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... Frontier Electronics has introduced its low profile, high power SMD CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Light) Inverter Transformers for PDAs, laptops, dashboards, monitors and displays. Power is from 3W to 6W with output voltage of 1,600V AC....

Accessory Power Strip.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... This Interpower five position Accessory Power Strip, the 852J2E28, allows any equipment manufacturer to supply power to system accessories and peripherals while conforming to electrical standards worldwide. With service to 15A at 250V AC, this...

Filtered power entry modules.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... The Corcom Products business unit of Tyco Electronics has announced its EEJ series filtered power entry module. EEJ series filtered power entry modules have current ratings from 1A to 20A. The compact design is said to offer superior...

Synchronous step-up DC/DC converter.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... Linear Technology has announced the LTC3421, a 3 MHz, current mode, synchronous boost DC/DC converter with true output disconnect and inrush current limiting. Its internal switches provide a 3A current limit (min.) and deliver output voltages...

Quarter brick DC/DC converters.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... XpiQ, Inc. has announced its KHQ050 Series of quarter brick, DC/DC converters that are said to be capable of producing 50A of output current at high efficiencies in a standard quarter brick footprint. High efficiencies of up to 91 percent are...

Power and battery management.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... Atmel[R] Corporation has announced its AT73C203 Power Management standard product for 3G wireless platforms. It has been developed to provide integration for portable and handheld applications based on microprocessors that require "smart" power...

Power source selector.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... Maxim Integrated Products has introduced its MAX1538, a highly integrated IC that provides power-source selection for notebook and sub-notebook computers and dual-battery portable equipment. Based on the presence of the power sources and the...

Intermediate Bus Converter family.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... Victor Corporation has announced the first members of its family of 48[V.sub.in] Intermediate Bus Converter Modules (IBCs). Offered in standard quarter-brick format and operating from a 38V DC to 55V DC input, the IBC family consists of nine...

Aerospace Circuit Breaker.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... E-T-A Circuit Breakers has announced the 5140, a high-performance circuit breaker that is temperature compensated and saves both weight and space without adding cost, answering the trend toward higher current capacity in less space and less...

DC loads feature full time readings.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... Aeroflex Incorporated has announced five DC loads in the Kikusui PLZ-4W series. The PLZ-4W series loads feature the full time display of actual readings as well as settings. The read-out and setting resolution has been improved to a full five...

Li-Ion linear charger.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... Linear Technology Corporation has introduced its LTC4059, a small single-cell Li-Ion linear charger that is said to eliminate the need for three discrete power components, fast charges without any risk of system overheating, and it reports the...

Switching Regulator.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
March 1, 2004... Beta Dyne has introduced its SR50 Switching Regulator. The SR50 is a family of 5-bit, adjustable, synchronous, non-isolated step-down DC/DC converters designed for CPU power. It offers customizability with its support for a range of input and...

DC/DC Converters, AC/DC Power Supplies.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... PICO's 180-page catalog 2028 features dual output High Power DC/DC Converters in 75, 100 and 200W versions. The DC/DC Converter section details more than 2,000 low profile standard models up to 5,000V DC. Also included are thousands of...

Electrical/optic seals.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... You can select standard or custom hermetic designs, low or high pressures or vacuums from Pave Technology's line of products. Any cable type or pin connector may be specified. Circular or rectangular seals, including micro D-sub, are available....

Graphic overlays & membrane keypads.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Amazing design options are now possible with NFi's unique full color applied graphic products. With our Design Guide, you'll discover special features to enhance the function and appearance of your products! Receive samples from an ISO...

Custom toroidal transformers.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Toroid Corporation offers custom toroidal transformers in our ISO-9001 Certified factory from 15 VA to 20 kVA in single phase, up to 60 kVA in three-phase. Extensive range of UL/CSA/TUV/CE certified/approved standard transformers includes our...

Design. Connect. Deliver.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... ET's vast product line provides engineers with the solutions they need today whether they are looking for ASIC development systems, wireless development tools, MICTOR adapters, BGA sockets, soldering systems or testing tools for popular IC...

AC power distribution & control systems.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... AC power distribution and control systems for mainframe computer systems are rack mounted and provide circuit breaker protection, EMI and RFI filtering, spike/surge protection, remote power ON/OFF, system-remote reboot, emergency shutdown,...

Power conversion products.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Schaefer's catalog presents a complete line of wide temperature range power conversion products. Products highlighted in the catalog include switch-mode DC(AC)/DC converters, switchmode DC(AC)/AC inverters and switchmode battery chargers....

Piezo electric alarms.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Floyd Bell's Turbo series alarms are twice as loud and half the size of industry counterparts. A rear mount, push-on, quick-lock attachment ring creates a tamper proof alarm that assembles five times faster than threaded devices. They feature...

Miniature acoustic components.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... This catalog from Star Micronics features miniature audio transducers, electronic buzzers, speakers, receivers and microphones. Details include dimensional drawings, specification chart, frequency response chart and photos. Star audio products...

Modular DIN Terminal Blocks for Rail mounted applications.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Modular DIN Rail Terminal Blocks from Curtis Industries mount on industry standard DIN rail applications. They have a vibration-resistant clamp design with large contact surfaces that result in a higher wire retention force. They also have...

Air Ultrasonic Transducers.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Massa Products' brochure highlights its Air/Ultrasonic Transducer product line. The Ultrasonic Transducers are available in a wide variety of frequencies (20 kHz to 200 kHz) and beam patterns (conical and fan-shaped). These devices can be used...

Pressure indicating sensor film.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Pressurex pressure indicating sensor films from Sensor Products Inc. enable the user to quickly and accurately measure pressure distribution and magnitude between any two contacting surfaces. Electronics QC and R&D applications include...

Variable frequency drives or AC motor drive cables.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Helukabel manufactures the Topflex-EMV-3 Plus cable, which as three control conductors up to 150 m[m.sup.2] and three ground wires. EMI protection is accomplished by a dual shield of aluminum foil surrounded by a tinned copper shield....

Electronic components catalog.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Mouser Electronics Inc. can provide complete product and pricing information for over 300,000 components from over 250 leading suppliers such as Tyco, Fairchild, Bourns, Condor, Fluke, Molex, Omron and more. The company's catalog is updated...

High performance IC sockets and adapters.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Ironwood Electronics offers a large selection of BGA sockets plus test, prototype and production adapters. Innovative products include a family of solder-less, GHz bandwidth BGA and MLF sockets, adapters for IC package conversion and IC package...

Accessory Power Strips.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Panel Components' Interpower[TM] Accessory Power Strips brochure describes how accessory power strips and power distribution units simplify power supply connections by using the universal IEC 60320 inlets, outlets and connectors. These products...

Desktop & wall plug-in Linear Adaptors Catalog.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... GlobTek's new 80-page Linear Adaptor/Power Supply Catalog contains the industry's most complete offering of technical information on domestic and international wall plug-in, desktop, outdoor use power supplies (unregulated AC/DC, transformers...

Thermofoil[TM] heaters.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... New Bulletin HS-202 describes etched-foil and wire-wound heating elements, temperature sensors, instruments and assemblies for precise thermal control in medical, aerospace and commercial devices. New products include standard heater/sensor...

Compact Cooling System brochure.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Thermatron Engineering offers a new full color eight-page brochure describing its new, highly efficient and reliable 900 Series Compact Closed-Loop Cooling Systems. Used for cooling liquid cooled heat sinks and cold plates in computers, power...

WPI release General Connector catalog.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... WPI General Connector has published a new 40-page catalog on its General Connector line of products. This updated catalog lists several military specified connectors used in tactical communications systems. Some of the featured connectors...

Probe and test lead catalog.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Probe Master's catalog features 500 MHz Oscilloscope Probes, a series of Differential Probes and a full line of test & measurement accessories. Other products highlighted in the catalog include DMM test leads, BNC cables, terminations, probe...

Plastic fasteners.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... This new catalog #34 details more than 20,000 plastic fasteners to accommodate a wide range of applications, featuring 11 new product lines with 123 new items. Free engineering samples are available upon request. For a free copy of this full...

Streamline your design process.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Quickly solve design challenges and efficiently automate tests by combining the analysis and automation capabilities of National Instruments' LabVIEW 7 Express and the measurements of Tektronix oscilloscopes. For a free evaluation CD with a...

EMI grounded Strain Relief Fittings for cable.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... To meet the increased requirements for EMI protection, Seal-con offers a range of Strain Relief Fittings with metric, PG and NPT threads for braided or foil shielded cables for 1/16" to 1 3/4" diameter. They are submersible and meet NEMA 6...

Power products complement front-end requirements.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Radius Power, Inc. offers a line of EMI/EMC filters, power supplies, power transformers and inductors that enhance front-end requirements for AC power line compression and offers the expertise to integrate power distribution units. The company...

Interpower[TM]Power Entry Modules.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Interpower[TM] International Power Entry Modules Brochure provides illustration and specifications for two to five function snap-in or screw-mount power entry modules. Also included are Interpower[TM] block style RFI filters, two to four...

Buy electronic components online.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Onlinecomponents.com is the first distributor to market electronic components exclusively over the Internet. Onlinecomponents.com is franchised for over 200 manufacturers of relays, switches, terminal blocks, transformers, fuses, wire and...

Bud Industries new enclosure catalog.(ECN Literature News)
March 1, 2004... Bud Industries is a leading manufacturer of enclosures for the electronics and data/telecom industries. Bud's line includes products from small hand held boxes to large cabinet racks, products made from plastic as well as metal. Modified...