ECN-Electronic Component News articles from March 2008

ECN-Electronic Component News archives from March 2008

Confidence as world commodity.(Editor's View)
March 1, 2008... For all the new component demos I see each year, particularly those with applications for consumer electronics, I often wonder whether the latest whiz-bang feature that a particular component is intended to deliver for the end-product is really...

MCUs operate down to 0.9V, enabling portables to derive power from a single-cell battery.(Leading Off)
March 1, 2008... Silicon Laboratories introduced microcontrollers (MCUs) capable of operating down to 0.9V, enabling portable devices to derive power from a single-cell battery. The C8051F9xx family's eight-bit architecture with an integrated high-efficiency...

Op amp combines high voltage and high accuracy.(Leading Off)
March 1, 2008... Texas Instruments introduced a precision power operational amplifier (op amp) which operates on supplies up to 100V and provides a high output current of [+ or -]50 mA with a 150 mA short circuit limit. The OPA454 is unity-gain stable and can...

USB to Synchronous cable enables IP data communications for tactical radios.(Leading Off)
March 1, 2008... Sealevel Systems' ACC-188 USB Synchronous Interface Adapter enables tactical radios currently used by the U.S. Armed Forces to interface to PCs and transmit IP based data. According to the company, the adapter allows warfighters to quickly...

Digital power controllers integrate active, accurate current sharing.(Leading Off)
March 1, 2008... Zilker Labs introduced adaptive DC/DC power controllers for maximizing efficiency in power-constrained applications. The ZL2006 and ZL2004--additions to the company's Digital-DC product family--include new proprietary algorithms that...

Stand-alone GPS receiver module with UART-NMEA interface.(Leading Off)
March 1, 2008... NavSync's TrineX CW27 is a self-contained GPS receiver module based on the NemeriX NX3 high sensitivity A-GPS single chip receiver. Using a new baseband processor and RF front end, the module performs in a small SMT package to help minimize...

Oscilloscopes feature large display, fast waveform update rate.(Leading Off)
March 1, 2008... Agilent Technologies expanded its mixed-signal and digital-storage oscilloscope portfolio with 10 new models that comprise its next-generation InfiniiVision 7000 Series. The series offers band-widths up to 1 GHz and a deep memory waveform...

Motors & motion control.(PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW)
March 1, 2008... Applied Motion Products' ST10-Si Stepper Drives deliver 24V to 80V DC with an output current of up to 10A peak, and they are engineered to protect against over-voltage, under-voltage, over-temperature and external output shorts. They provide...

Small logic analyzers pack in the bits.(Test & Measurement)
March 1, 2008... Small logic analyzers put many digital channels, trigger options and I/O capabilities in an instrument that engineers can consider as their own. These small analyzers connect through a USB port to a host PC that controls functions and displays,...

Select the optimal power management IC.(Power ICs)
March 1, 2008... Managing power is a critical requirement for all electronic equipment from notebooks to PDAs to storage peripherals. Power management ICs can optimize power usage to match the constantly changing demands of whatever task the device is carrying...

Battery and IC products enable portable consumer-electronic devices.(Consumer Electronic)
March 1, 2008... In the world of portable consumer-electronic devices, manufacturers are faced with a challenging prospect--creating physically smaller devices that have enhanced performance while maintaining or extending operating battery life. These...

Instruments scope out bus details.(Test & Measurement)
March 1, 2008... Although serial ports may seem like antiques, for many years ahead, equipment will continue to rely on serial communications via RS-485, [I.sup.2]C, SPI, SATA and 10-Gigabit Ethernet links, for example. But testing and troubleshooting...

The evolution of the buck-boost DC/DC regulator.(Low Power Design)
March 1, 2008... DC/DC buck (step-down) converters and boost (step-up) converters address a unidirectional voltage conversion of always regulating a voltage less than or more than the input supply, respectively. However, the question of how to regulate a...

Video drivers in low-power applications.(Low power Design)
March 1, 2008... Portable devices are an integral part of our day-to-day existence, and consumers demand longer operating times as well as additional functionality and features with each new product generation. Users' refusal to be tethered to a wall outlet...

Digital Power management drives energy efficiency.(On the Spot)
March 1, 2008... The need for higher energy efficiency in embedded systems continues to rise on the priority list of systems developers and end users alike, placing the desire for higher functionality and system density on a collision course with the increasing...

Trend report: energy conservation and sustainable design.
March 1, 2008... The concept of sustainable design started, not as a way of conserving the environment, but to prolong battery life in portable consumer goods such as cell phones, laptops and PDAs. Many of the concepts developed for these devices have now...

Single-ended versus differential drivers.(From the Street)
March 1, 2008... Most portable PMPs today use a single-ended driver for the transport layer. This insures a common DC reference for the data threshold and makes termination relatively easy. The downside is that this topology lends itself to common-mode voltage...

Rugged miniature PC provides extensive I/O.(BOARDS & MODULES)
March 1, 2008... Tangent, Inc. announced its Mini UX solid-state, fanless, rugged x86 computer for harsh environments. It withstands shock, dust, vibration, humidity, extreme temperatures and electromagnetic interference. The design includes a hard drive...

Advanced mezzanine card for telecom infrastructure applications.(BOARDS & MODULES)
March 1, 2008... Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing announced its Model KSI8560 advanced mezzanine card for telecom infrastructure applications. Combining a PowerQUICC III controller with up to eight channelized E1/T1 spans, the card provides...

VME/VXS board with gigabit serial interfaces.(BOARDS & MODULES)
March 1, 2008... Pentek, Inc. released its Model 4207 for high-performance digital signal processing and data acquisition systems. The board uses Freescale's MPC8641D Dual Core PowerPC AltiVec Processor and a Xilinx Virtex-4 FX Series FPGA. A fabric-transparent...

VPX backplane for military and aerospace applications.(BOARDS & MCDULES)
March 1, 2008... Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions announced its six-slot, 3U VPX ruggedized enhanced design implementation (REDI) backplane for military and aerospace applications. A commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) system, the backplane offers high-bandwidth...

Thirty-two-channel isolated analog input card.(BOARDS & MODULES)
March 1, 2008... The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduced its PCI-I715U isolated high-speed analog card for the PCI bus. With isolated circuits, the card protects sensitive measurement circuitry from interference currents or voltages which is...

Sixteen-bit analog input mezzanine board offers high resolution.(BOARDS & MODULES)
March 1, 2008... MEN Micro Inc. announced its M36N M-Module analog input mezzanine board that provides high resolution and precise data acquisition for analog signals found throughout automation, measuring and simulation applications. Available in 16-or 18-bit...

Small solid-state drive for handheld devices.(BOARDS & MODULES)
March 1, 2008... Intel Corp. announced its Z-P 140 PATA solid-state drives (SSD) for handheld mobile devices. These 2 GB and 4 GB ultra-small devices are fast, low-power and rugged with the size, capacity and performance for mobile Internet devices, digital...

Lighted pushbutton switch with laser etching cap options.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
March 1, 2008... CIT Relay & Switch introduced its LPH series bi-color, lighted pushbutton switch with a variety of cap options. Available with DPDT or 4PDT switch function, it offers both momentary and latching styles. The LED color options available are red,...

Coaxial solid-state pin diode switches for R&D.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
March 1, 2008... Agilent Technologies, Inc. introduced a family of coaxial solid-state PIN diode switches that include the P9400A/C transfer, P9402A/C SPDT and P9404A/C SP4T switches with a broad operating frequency range from 100 MHz up to 18 GHz for automatic...

Modular pushbutton switches offer illumination options.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
March 1, 2008... E-Switch announced its modular MDP-16 Series of illuminated pushbutton switches with a modular interface design that features an attractive front panel and many illumination options. Actuator styles include a low or high bezel with a flush...

Power rocker switch for industrial and commercial applications.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
March 1, 2008... Tyco Electronics introduced its PRC Series of power rocker switches for snapin panel mounting. The series is IP66 rated for protection against dust and liquids. PRC power rocker switches are suitable for applications in industrial machinery,...

Control switch is fully sealed to IP68 spec.(ELECTRO MECHANICAL / MECHANICAL DEVICES)
March 1, 2008... APEM Components, Inc. announced its MT Series environmentally sealed toggle switch that functions as a rotary or rocker switch. The series is activated using a slight rocking motion by an operator's finger or thumb, and it is appropriate for...

Slide switches include single and double pole options.(ELECTROMECHNICAL/MECHNICAL DEVICES)
March 1, 2008... Phaseda introduced its XN-Series power slide switches that have many functional options, including single pole and double pole, two to four positions. Terminals are a solder lug, PC through-hole type. The UL approved electrical rating is up to...

Small linear motor pushes big axial loads.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
March 1, 2008... New Scale Technologies introduced its small piezoelectric SQL-1.8 SQUIGGLE motor that travels 7 mm per second. It pushes axial loads of up to 30g, nearly 200 times its own weight of 0.16g, which is 40 percent faster and 50 percent stronger than...

PTC high power heaters offer compact heating.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
March 1, 2008... Spectrum Sensors and Controls introduced its high power, compact heater that uses ceramic PTC technology as the heating element. The PTC thermistors in this heater are self-regulating elements that can operate at a nearly constant temperature...

RoHS-Compliant extended temperature PC/104-plus computer.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
March 1, 2008... VersaLogic released a RoHS-compliant version of its extended temperature Lynx single board computer for embedded applications. Featuring the same technical specifications as its non-RoHS counterpart, the board is rated to operate in...

Conduction-cooled SBC features speed and memory performance.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
March 1, 2008... General Micro Systems, Inc. introduced its conduction-cooled CompactPCI CC279 PREMONITION that offers optimal speed and memory, delivering four times the performance of previous in-a-single-slot, convection-cooled SBCs, according to the...

Network appliance board for UTM, VPN and firewall applications.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
March 1, 2008... VIA Technologies, Inc. announced its VIA NAB 7500 embedded board for advanced network security systems. Designed to address the needs of modern network security systems, the board is an integrated network appliance board for network security or...

Industrial PCs target implementers of machine vision and automation.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
March 1, 2008... The Value Engineering Alliance (VEA) announced the EASY (Embedded Application SYstem) PC-compatible industrial computer and machine vision implementation platform in a compact, aluminum-housed package that provides the core hardware components...

Dual core VME board with dual core PowerPC processor.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
March 1, 2008... Emerson Network Power announced its model MVME7100 high performance VMEbus single-board computer. Featuring a dual core PowerPC processor and 2eSST high speed VMEbus interface, the board enables industrial, medical and defense/aerospace OEMs to...

Development tools package for MATLAB algorithms.(EMPEDDED SYSTEMS)
March 1, 2008... Xilinx, Inc. announced its XtremeDSP tools package and its Xtreme DSP development kit based on the Virtex - 5 SXT FPGA platform. The individual DSP design tools, system generator for DSP and AccelDSP are offered individually to accommodate...

SPDT analog switches with low 3.6 [OMEGA] on-resistance.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
March 1, 2008... Vishay Intertechnology released its DG469 and DG470 high-voltage, single-and dual-supply single-pole double-throw (SPDT) analog switches. The switches are identical except that the DG470 provides an enable pin which puts all of the switches in...

Low-jitter clock generators provide high-frequency timing.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
March 1, 2008... Maxim Integrated Products introduced its MAX3624 and MAX3625 high-performance, quad/triple-output clock generators for network equipment. They use a lownoise VCO and PLL architecture to generate a high-frequency, ultra-low-jitter (0.36 psRMS)...

Trickle charger reduces parts count.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
March 1, 2008... Ramtron International Corp. introduced its FM31x Processor Companion family with a realtime clock that requires only a standard 12.5 pF external watch crystal. Its has 4, 16, 64 or 256 Kb of non-volatile F-RAM memory, a high-speed two-wire...

Multi-chip module features wide input voltage range.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
March 1, 2008... Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) expanded its TB7004FL power multi-chip modules (MCM) with a single package, 35A, 30V synchronous step-down converter switching module for high-current, low-voltage applications such as servers,...

Power amplifier input stages reduce design time.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
March 1, 2008... National Semiconductor Corp. extended its high-fidelity LME audio amplifier family with the introduction of its LME49811 and LME49830 200V mono audio power amplifier input stages with low distortion. They have scalable output power based on...

Power management ICs maximize battery runtime, minimize heat.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
March 1, 2008... Linear Technology Corp. introduced its LTC3556 multi-function power management device for Li-Ion/Polymer battery applications. It integrates a switching PowerPath manager, a stand-alone battery charger, ideal diode, [I.sup.2]C control, a...

Backlight inverter drive ICs eliminate external components.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
March 1, 2008... Fairchild Semiconductor introduced its FAN7316 and FAN7317 CCFL backlight inverter drive ICs for N-N half-bridge, push-pull and P-N full-bridge LCD designs. A wide input voltage range, built in open lamp protection and open lamp regulation...

LED driver for large displays.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
March 1, 2008... Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. expanded its recently introduced family of large LED video display drivers with the CAT4008, an eight-channel, constant-current sink LED driver for billboard, marquee, instrument and other large, general-purpose LED...

Battery fuel gauges features integrated LDOs.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
March 1, 2008... Texas Instruments introduced two battery fuel gauge devices with integrated low-dropout regulators (LDOs) for smart phones, mobile internet devices and media players with embedded or removable batteries. The bq27510 system-side battery fuel...

Gate driver IC features ground fault protection.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
March 1, 2008... International Rectifier introduced its IRS26302D protected 600V three-phase gate driver IC with ground fault protection. The IC has a seventh gate drive channel for a power factor correction (PFC) switch or inverter brake, making it suitable...

Flash memory controllers offer fail safe features.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
March 1, 2008... CML Microcircuits UK Ltd. announced the addition of the F3 family of Flash memory controllers from Hyperstone GmbH to its product lineup. Targeting applications such as solid state disk (SSD), disk-on-module (DoM), CompactFlash (CF) cards and...

Industrial LCD monitor in resistive and capacitive configurations.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
March 1, 2008... Stealth Computer Corp. introduced its TuffTouch industrial grade LCD monitor, a rugged and versatile touchscreen designed to survive in industrial and commercial environments. The 17" steel enclosure is rated for NEMA 4/IP 66 to withstand...

Surface mount indicators feature the latest LED technology.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
March 1, 2008... Dialight Corp. introduced its 593 Series of round-lens Tri-Level Prism devices that provide indication without taking up more space, and they help eliminate mixed technology PC board processing, according to the company. The series includes...

Small SVGA display exhibits sharp color images.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYSS)
March 1, 2008... Kopin Corp. announced its fingernail-size, color CyberDisplay SVGA LVS microdisplay that measures 0.44" diagonal. This display shrinks the full-color pixel size to 11.25 [micro][m.sup.2]. It is a transmissive LCD display with the same...

LED driver ICs offer 16 constant-current output channels, serial data inputs.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
March 1, 2008... Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. announced its models A6282 and A6285 LED driver ICs for use in displays, signs and control panels. They have 16 constant-current output channels along with serial data inputs and outputs which can be cascaded to...

Compact LED bulb provides constant current.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
March 1, 2008... The CAO Group introduced a compact high flux Dynasty LED bulb with a driver included in the base to provide constant current, transforming AC/DC low voltage to ~3.3V. Available with both white and color LEDs, the bulb is screw-mounted on a...

LED flashlight bulb delivers 1,200 foot-candles.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
March 1, 2008... LEDtronics announced its 3W LED PR-style flashlight bulb with a T31/4 (9 mm) flange base that fits virtually any two- or three-cell flashlight. With up to 1,200 foot-candles of light, this LED PR bulb provides common flashlights with a bright,...

Blue and violet laser diodes contain a precision current source.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
March 1, 2008... Power Technology, Inc. introduced its high power blue and violet laser diodes for use with its PM laser module, 405 nm at 60 mW, allowing additional selection variety. These diodes can be useful in most applications that use Argon-Ion, Helium...

WVGA TFT offers stabke supply, lifecycle for commercial and industrial uses.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
March 1, 2008... One Stop Displays introduced its Model OSD-804805-6UFLWB 7.0" TFT that offers a stable supply and lifecycle in a mid-sized TFT. This color AMLCD a-Si TFT is capable of full video, offering digital TTL 18-bit parallel interface and a form factor...

Mini USB interconnects with data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
March 1, 2008... Keystone Electronics Corp. introduced a series of advanced, miniaturized, high speed USB plug and socket interconnects which accommodate accelerated wideband applications for computer and electronic devices. With data transfer speeds up to 480...

Edgecard connectors operate with thicker daughtercards.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
March 1, 2008... Sullins Electronics announced the expansion of their edgecard connector portfolio to include a high-temperature, dual-readout series that accepts 0.093" (2.36 mm) thick daughtercards. These edgecard connectors are engineered for...

Electrically conductive latex coating has anti-static properties.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
March 1, 2008... Master Bond introduced its LTX-117G electrically conductive, water-based adhesive, sealant and coating. It is a one-part, UV stable latex adhesive where the electrical conductivity is achieved by the incorporation of a non-metallic graphite...

Rail guides enable precise linear positioning.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
March 1, 2008... SKF USA, Inc. announced its profile rail guides that provide precise positioning, smooth operation, high load-carrying capacity, high stiffness and unlimited stroke for linear motion system applications in medical, factory automation, assembly...

Shielded M8 connectors with screw termination.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
March 1, 2008... Binder-USA announced the addition of shielded connectors with screw termination to its Series 768 M8 Euro-style connectors. These connectors allow for shielded connections that protect analog and sensitive signals from EMI interference in...

Hyperboloid connector family offers high cycle life.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
March 1, 2008... QA Technology Co. announced the expansion of its integraMate hyperboloid contact and connector product family with the addition of 1.5 mm size contacts and a three-pin power connector. The 1.5 mm size has a current rating in excess of 12A, and...

Contact connectors in straight receptacle versions.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
March 1, 2008... FCI enlarged its high density Compact D Series to 62 contact connectors in straight receptacle versions to meet the need for higher density connectors and as a complement to its press-fit D-sub range in 78 contacts. Provided with press-fit...

Direct acting valve is rated for mobile voltage operation.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
March 1, 2008... Parker Hannifin Corp. introduced its XM Series Inline Valve for multiple industrial applications in a variety of pneumatic markets. This 1/8", two-position, single solenoid, spring return three-way or four-way valve has AC or DC operating...

Power panel potentiometer offers a power rating of 6W.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
March 1, 2008... Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced its PE60 power panel potentiometer with a cermet element that features a 6W power rating at 50[degrees]C. With U.S. and E.U. bushing threads and a fully sealed package, it is intended for industrial and...

PCS duplexer provides 2.7 dB max. Tx band transmission loss.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
March 1, 2008... Avago Technologies announced its ACMD-- 7403 fourth generation PCS duplexer that delivers 2.7 dB maximum Tx band insertion loss, lowering power consumption. A 3.2 dB maximum Rx band insertion loss achieves desirable receiver sensitivity. The...

Radial-leaded inductors operate in challenging EMI environments.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
March 1, 2008... Datatronic Distribution, Inc. introduced its DR371-1 and DR371-2 Series of radial leaded, molded inductors that combine high performance over a wide inductance range in challenging EMI operating environments with rugged packaging, ROHS...

Schottky diode in the SOD-882L package.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
March 1, 2008... Central Semiconductor Corp. announced the CFSH-4 Schottky Diode in the SOD-882L Tiny Leadless Package (TLP). The 40V, 200 mA device has a switching speed of 5 ns. Designed for applications where ultra small size with reasonable power...

Coaxial resonator oscillator delivers low phase noise.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
March 1, 2008... Z-Communications, Inc. announced its model CRO2935BLF lead free, RoHS compliant, coaxial resonator oscillator in S band (2,850 MHz to 3,020 MHz) that features ultra low phase noise performance of -- 109 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. It offers...

Power inductors offer high current and low resistance.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
March 1, 2008... Taiyo Yuden USA, Inc. announced its Model CKP2520 multilayer chip power inductors that achieve better performance compared to the company's previous CKP Series parts. With an EIA 1008 case size footprint of 2.5 mm X 2.0 mm and a maximum height...

VCO features maximum current consumption of 20 mA.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
March 1, 2008... Crystek's CVOC55CL-0902-0928 VCO operates from 902 MHz to 928 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5V~4.5V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -115 dBc/Hz at 10 KHz offset and has desirable linearity. The device is packaged in the...

Switching power supplies are convection cooled.(POWER SOURCES)
March 1, 2008... NS Power, Inc. announced its NSP-LT6151 150W desktop switching power supplies that feature convection cooling. Applications include LCD monitors, notebook computers, networking hardware, printers and test equipment. A universal A/C input with...

Lithium coin cell battery in four configurations.(POWER SOURCES)
March 1, 2008... Panasonic extended the configurations for its high capacity coin cell in its poly-carbonmonofluoride, high-temperature (BR) lithium battery product line. The BR2477A uses polymer materials and construction techniques to provide high temperature...

Bladed devices provide resettable circuit protection.(POWER SOURCES)
March 1, 2008... Tyco Electronics announced Raychem circuit protection PolySwitch devices for the automotive market. Useful in helping to provide resettable over-current protection for passenger vehicle and heavy truck wire harnesses, the bladed contact device...

Low ripple noise power supplies for noise-sensitive applications.(POWER SOURCES)
March 1, 2008... Daitron, Inc. announced its ultra-low noise power supply products for noise-sensitive applications. The product line reduces ripple noise levels at 3 mV to 5 mV typical (HFS Series). Features include high efficiency, low leakage current of 0.04...

Surface mount sixteenth brick modules increase reliability.(POWER SOURCES)
March 1, 2008... Ericsson Power Modules released a surface-mount version (SI) of its PKU series of DC/DC converters. The PKU-SI uses proprietary technology that meets all assembly and environmental requirements while contributing to lower total cost. The...

Gigabit power injector for power-over-Ethernet applications.(POWER SOURCES)
March 1, 2008... SL Power Electronics announced its single port power injector for Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), Gigabit-compatible applications (10/100/1000 MbPS data rates). The Ault PW182 family provides power to devices through RJ45 jacks and high-speed data...

Inlet filter series offers 6 dB attenuation.(POWER SOURCES)
March 1, 2008... Schaffner EMC introduced its FN9233 IEC inlet filter series that offers an attenuation of 6 dB. With high symmetrical and asymmetrical attenuation performance, this filter was developed for devices and switching power supply units that require...

Mini DC/DC converters achieve footprint reduction.(POWER SOURCES)
March 1, 2008... XP Power announced its JCA Series of miniature, board-mounted low power DC/DC converters that measure 1" X 0.8" X 0.4". The company asserts the device's shielded metal package is 0.25" shorter than the 1.25" industry norm. Using the customary...

High density switcher supplies 160W in a 1U package.(POWER SOURCES)
March 1, 2008... V-Infinity introduced its VMS-160 Series of high density, medically approved open frame switching power supplies. The series outputs 160W with 200 lfm forced air cooling or 100W under convection-cooled conditions, translating to a power density...

Industrial power supplies with selective fuse breaking technology.(POWER SOURCES)
March 1, 2008... Phoenix Contact introduced its QUINT SFB family of industrial grade power supplies that feature selective fuse breaking (SFB), for system reliability. This technology provides up to six times nominal current for 12, ms, and the short burst of...

Mini 5W to 15W PC-mount power supplies.(POWER SOURCES)
March 1, 2008... Lambda introduced its KPSA-family of single output PC-mountable AC/DC power supplies that are available with output power ratings of 5W, 10W and 15W and output voltages that include 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 15V and 24V (custom voltages are also...

Rectifier family offers power density of 27W/[in.sup.3].(POWER SOURCES)
March 1, 2008... PowerGate LLC released its Cherokee CAR2500 family of + 12V/ + 48V DC front ends and -54V DC rectifiers that offer 2.5 kW of power in a high density package with a power density of 27W/[in.sup.3] and an efficiency of 92 percent. An onboard...