ECN-Electronic Component News articles from May 2002

ECN-Electronic Component News archives from May 2002

HBM announces digital transducer electronics system.
May 15, 2002... HBM's AD101B digital transducer electronics system for static and dynamic applications features a DC amplifier for resistive transducers, direct computer connection via RS-232 interface, high transmission rate and resolution and memory for...

PXI arbitrary waveform generator.
May 15, 2002... The ZT500PXI provides a high-performance arbitrary waveform generator in a 3U PXI/CompactPCI instrument. Key features include high speed (300 MSample/s), deep memory (2 Msample) and a standard waveform library. The 14-bit analog signal dynamic...

ChipWrights offers visual signal processor.
May 15, 2002... ChipWrights, Inc. has introduced the CW4011 device, the first member of its new visual signal processor (ViSP) family. The embedded processor family is characterized by a patented microprocessor core comprising a RISC processor with a...

Aerogel supercapacitors combine best properties of batteries and capacitors.
May 15, 2002... The PowerStor[R] P Series from Cooper Electronic Technologies features low ESR 5 V aerogel supercapacitors with values ranging from 0.1 F to 1.0 F. Two types are available: the low ESR, high power PA Series with ESR values ranging from 01.5...

Web-based software for collaborative design.
May 15, 2002... Syncron Technologies has announced the availability of its Universal Design Network[TM] (UDN), a Web-based software platform allowing multiple suppliers and multiple engineering disciplines at remote locations to communicate, collaborate,...

Whatever it takes. (Editor's View).
May 15, 2002... What makes a company work, particularly in tough times? It's a good time to ask, and hopefully answer, that question as you read through our first corporate profiles issue for the year 2002 -- a year in which, according to Federal Reserve...

Designers need a new approach to power supply technology. (Technological Horizons).
May 15, 2002... Heat is the enemy when it comes to power control electronics. Every watt of dissipated heat manifests itself as extra weight, noisy fans, and a larger, more expensive, less attractive final product. Achieving the desired benefits from a power...

Integrated radio and I/O module. (Microwave & RF Components).
May 15, 2002... Phoenix Contact is offering the MCR-RAD, an integrated radio and I/O module designed to eliminate cable and conduit for analog and digital signals in harsh industrial environments. The device uses spread spectrum frequency hopping techniques to...

Hybrid FM transmitters and receivers. (Microwave & RF Components).
May 15, 2002... OKW has launched its RTFQ1 and RRFQ1 miniature FM radio modules which provide radio data links at 433.92 MHz. Manufactured using laser trimmed thick film ceramic hybrid, these modules exhibit stable electronic characteristics over a wide...

Mini bandpass filter. (Microwave & RF Components).
May 15, 2002... TOKO America has announced its LTF2012B-F2R4B multilayer ceramic bandpass filter with a 0805 footprint (2.00 mm X 1.2 mm) and a low profile of 1.0 mm. Manufactured with a proprietary ceramic material and process, this filter delivers...

Surface mount power amplifiers. (Microwave & RF Components).
May 15, 2002... Alpha Industries has announced the AA026P2-A4 and AAO32P1-A4 broadband mm wave medium power amplifiers that incorporate the patent pending Alpha-2[TM] surface mount package. This ceramic surface mount package is said to provide exceptional...

Compact audio transducers. (Microwave & RF Components).
May 15, 2002... Star Micronics America, Inc. has introduced four models in its MQT series of audio transducers featuring a patented design that produces strong audio performance in a compact package. The performance and small size make the audio transducers...

"F" connector for RF applications. (Microwave & RF Components).
May 15, 2002... Bomar Interconnect Products has released its V-Bite[TM} RF "F" type edgeboard connectors with up to -40.3 dB return loss at 2.3 GHz. The five member V-Bite family, which includes twin BNC, panel mount BNC, standard BNC and TNC versions, is...

DC/DC converters operate to +65[degrees]C without derating. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... Datel's 30-66 W OpenFrame UNR Series are non-isolated DC/DC converters that deliver up to 20 A of 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V or 3.3 V current from a 5 V input. They are the ideal solution for situations in which designers requiring a large amount of...

Single and Dual Output DC/DC Converter. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... Total Power International, Inc. announces the availability of the MPW1000 Single and Dual Output DC/DC Converter Series, which features a MTBF of greater than 1,000,000 hours. The noise and ripple is 55 mV P-P typ. Efficiency for the series is...

Step-down DC/DC converters deliver 400 mA with efficiency over 90 percent. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... Maxim integrated Products introduces the MAX1920/MAX1921 step-down DC/DC converters, which provides more than 400 mA at outputs down to 1.25 V and fit in 6-pin SOT23 packages. They switch at up to 1.2 MHz to reduce external component size. They...

Open-frame 100 W switching power supplies. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... GlobTek Inc. is introducing a large family more than 200 standard models of its open-frame 100 W switching power supplies. They come in single, dual, triple and triple-low output voltages from 3.3 V to 48 V in 0.1 V increments in a...

50 A quarter brick DC/DC converter features flat transformer technology. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... Broadband TelCom Power, Inc. introduces the HQ series of synchronously rectified, high-efficiency DC/DC converters utilizing their patented flat transformer technology. While conventional transformer technology utilizes a single core with...

500 W power factor corrected series. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... Applied Power Conversion announces the release of the TC PSP Series of single output, 500 W power supplies. Voltages include 5 V, 12 V, 15 V, 24 V and 48 V outputs, with power factor correction. The series is compact and lightweight and offers...

Devices now available as lead-free components. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... Tyco Electronics Power Components/Raychem Circuit Protection Division announces that its nanoSMDM[TM] Series of PolySwitch[TM] resettable devices is now available in a lead-free design. The lead-free components feature gold-plated terminals and...

Universal High Voltage Power Supply. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... Computer Power Supply announces the release of Model 2S00 Universal High Voltage Power Supply. The 2800 power supply is specifically designed for capacitor charging at constant power. It can also be used as a constant voltage, constant current...

Lithium-ion cells added to rechargeable battery product line. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... Ultralife Batteries, Inc. announces it has added the first two of a number of Prismatic lithium-ion cells to its rechargeable battery product line. The two standard sizes of Ultralife Li-ION Rechargeable Batteries are available for sale to OEMs...

Small, step-up switching regulators. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... Seiko Instruments, 2990 West Lomita Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505; (310) 517-7771; Fax: (310) 517-7792; wwwseiko-usa.com. Seiko instruments has introduced its S-835-X Series of PWM and PWM/PFM CMOS switching regulators. The series consists of a...

Small, high-frequency, 1.5 A switching regulator. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... Analog Devices, Inc., 804 Woburn St., Wilmington, MA 01887; (800) AnalogD; Fax: (781) 937-1026; www.analog.com. Analog Devices has announced an expansion of its switching regulator product portfolio by introducing the 1AADP3088 and 1.5...

12 V DC input dual dimming inverter for powering cold cathode fluorescent lamps. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... JKL Components Corp., 13343 Paxton St., Pacoima, CA 91331; (800) 421-7244; Fax: (818) 897-3056; www.jkllamps.com. JKL Components Corp. introduces a dual output 12 V DC input inverter designed to power miniature cold cathodes fluorescent...

Rackmountable DC/AC inverters. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... Wilmore Electronics Co., Box 1329, Hillsborough, NC 27278; (919) 732-9351; Fax: (919) 732-9359; info@wilmoreelectronics.com; www.wilmoreelectronics.com. Designed for use in 19" and 23" equipment racks, Wilmore's Series 1600 DC/AC inverters...

Small, powerful UPS family for enterprise networks and Internet servers. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... MGE UPS Systems, Inc., 1660 Scenic Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626; (714) 557-1636; Fax: (714) 557-3256; www.mgeups.com. MGE UPS Systems announces the release of its Pulsar Evolution UPS family. The Evolution is ideal for protecting...

Programmable Digital Control Power Supply with 20 percent more power. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... Test and measurement applications requiring power ranges beyond 10 kW are now possible with the 12 kW Xantrex programmable Digital Control Power Supply. The XDC 12 kW is designed to meet high power requirements in ATE, production test, bum-in,...

New technology increases instruments reliability and reduces operating costs. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... Pacific Power Source, 17692 Fitch, Irvine, CA 92614; (800) 854-2433; Fax: (949) 756-0756; sales@pacificpower.com; www.pacificpower.com. Pacific Power Source announces the release of the ASX Series of switch-mode topology AC Power Sources,...

Premium standby flooded battery. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... C&D's Powercom Division announces the introduction of its latest product development the LCT 11-1700. This flooded battery incorporates proven and reliable floating epoxy post seal design and features solid copper posts to improve short...

Two-Stage Lead Acid Battery Chargers. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... Ault Inc. announces the availability of its Two-Stage Lead Acid Battery Chargers, the BVL Series, to meet the growing needs for powering portable home health care, industrial and back-up telecom equipment. The charger optimizes the life of lead...

50 W single output DC/DC converters. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... A family of 50 W single output DC/DC converters is available from Beta Dyne. The PowerWatt[TM] Series of converters are offered in 2-pin arrangements: an SMD S version (1" X 2" X 0.380") and a through-hole T version (1" X 2" x 0430"). Their...

Low profile, 15 A quarter-brick DC/DC converter. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... SynQor introduces a low-profile, quarter-brick sized isolated DC/DC converter for lower power applications. The PowerQor[TM] Mega Series quarter-brick can deliver up to 15 A of total output current at 3.3 V and below and 75 W at 5 V and above,...

Stand-alone charge management IC. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... Microchip announces the introduction of its MCP7382X family. The first set of three Li-Ion battery chargers, each with unique feature sets that address a variety of high-performance, single-cell battery applications including portable and...

Compact DC power supplies offer power-factor correction. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... IFR Systems, Inc. announces the release of the Kikusui PAS Series compact variable-switching regulated power supplies for the general purpose market. The PAS Series includes 15 models in 350 W, 700 W and 1000 W versions that refine and update...

DC/DC SIP converter series offers 1.5 V to 3.3 V from 12 V input. (Power Sources & Conditioning Devices).
May 15, 2002... Bel Fuse Inc. announces the availability of three series of single-in-line (SIP) non-isolated DC/DC converters, specifically engineered to provide precise DC outputs from a nominal 12 V source. The modular series, V7PA-03A, V7PC-07A and...

Four output 600W switcher. (New Products from Taiyo Yuden).
May 15, 2002... Rated at 600W total continuous output power at 0-50[degrees]C for the full spectrum of OEM power supply needs, the PFC-600 power-factor-corrected switch-mode power supply corrects the input current waveform to better than 0.99 power factor at...

Isolation transformers & power conditioners. (New Products from Taiyo Yuden).
May 15, 2002... Medical-grade (LifeGuard[TM] Series) and industrial-grade (Power- Guard[TM] Series) extreme isolation transformers (EIT) and power line conditioners (PLC) are available for highly reliable, cost-effective elimination of voltage transients,...

Four output 350W switcher. (New Products from Taiyo Yuden).
May 15, 2002... The PFC-350, a compact 350W switch-mode power supply, corrects the input current waveform to 0.99 power factor at the supply's full rated load at 115VAC. Each unit is HALT tested (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) to verify design parameters and...

Dual-channel Ethernet PMC module supports Packet Switched Backplane standard. (Boards & Modules).
May 15, 2002... General Micro Systems, 8358 Maple Place, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730; (909) 980-4863; Fax: (909) 987-4863; sales@gms4vme.com. General Micro Systems announces the release of its third-generation Lightning PMC Gigabit Ethernet module. The...

Intelligent I/O controller communicates with multiple devices on Ethernet networks. (Boards & Modules).
May 15, 2002... Galil Motion Control, Inc., 3750 Atherton Rd., Rocklin, CA 95765; (800) 377-6329; Fax: (916) 626-0102:; www.galilmc.com. Galil Motion Control's IOC-7007 I/O controller is designed to provide an intelligent solution for handling inputs and...

16-channel I/O board for harsh industrial environments. (Boards & Modules).
May 15, 2002... PEP Modular Computers, 750 Holiday Dr., Bldg. 9, Pittsburgh, PA 15220; (412) 921-3322; Fax: (412) 921-3356; info@pepusa.com; www.pep.com. A 16-channel I/O board, developed specifically to serve as a building block in harsh environment...

Switch fabric data interconnect PMC eliminates additional active backplanes. (Boards & Modules).
May 15, 2002... Dy 4 Systems, Inc., 333 Palladium Dr., M/S 212, Kanata, ON K2V 1A6, Canada; (613) 599-9199, ext. 298; Fax: (613) 599-7777; sales@dy4.com; www.dy4.com. This switch fabric interconnect PMC, known as StarLink, is designed specifically to...

Fieldbus Coupler offers economical solution for automation systems. (Boards & Modules).
May 15, 2002... WAGO, N120W19129 Freistadt Rd., Germantown, WI 53040; (800) 346-7245; info.us@wago.com; www~wago.com. WAGO Corp. has expanded its line of WAGO I/O System products to include the "ECOnomy" Fieldbus Coupler. The ECO Fieldbus coupler is...

Analog I/O board for PC/104 offers flexible depopulation options and lower cost. (Boards & Modules).
May 15, 2002... ACCES I/O Products, Inc., 10623 Roselle St., San Diego, CA 92121; (858) 550-9559; Fax: (858) 550-7322; www.accesioproducts.com. ACCES I/O Products announces the availability of its Model 104-AIO12-8. This low-cost 12-channel analog...

Plug-n-go LCD controller reduces costs and time-to-market. (Boards & Modules).
May 15, 2002... Densi tron Corp., 104302 Pioneer Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670; (562) 941-5000; Fax: (562) 941-5757; sales@densitron.com; www.densitron.com/display. Densitron is offering a novel approach to custom LCD module design using three...

Modular remote I/Os rated Class I, Div. 2. (Boards & Modules).
May 15, 2002... Entrelec Inc., 1950 Hurd Dr., Irving, TX 75038; (800) 431-2308; Fax: (800) 862-5066; www .entrelec.com. Entrelec now offers its systron[R] PM modules rated "Class I, Div. 2, Group A, B, C and D Hazardous Locations." All modular systron...

Volume availability of 1.6 Gbps per channel parallel optic modules. (Boards & Modules).
May 15, 2002... W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., 75 Ott's Chapel Rd., Newark, DE 19714; (800) 445-4673; Fax: (302) 737-2819; www.gore.com/electronics. W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. announces volume availability of its nLIGHTEN[TM] 1.6 Gbps parallel optic...

5" x 5" 386EX embedded PC with Ethernet, A/D, D/A. (Advertisement).
May 15, 2002... The SBC0386EX embedded PC includes 1 MB RAM and 512KB of flash on a mid-sized 5" x 5" form factor. This size is an ideal compromise between PC/104 and EBX formats. Also included are COM1, COM2 ports, as well as 48 TTL I/0 lines, real-time...

486/586 PC/104 SBC with large memory and VGA. (Advertisement).
May 15, 2002... The new SBC1486 Computer from Micro/sys packs a powerful 486 CPU, large memory capacity, and an SVGA for CRT and flat panels. This mix of features allows OEMs to "plug in" a complete, operating computer. The PC/104 format (3.6" x 3.8") computer...

Frequency interface units. (Boards & Modules).
May 15, 2002... Vespo Marketing Associates, Inc., Box 60, Thompson Ridge, NY 10985; (800) 49-VESPO; Fax: (800) 36-VESPO; controls@vespo.com; www.vespo.com. The TWI-FO and TWN-FO from Vespo Marketing Associates, Inc. are designed as low-cost alternatives to...

Embedded PC has fast boot and wide temperature range. (Boards & Modules).
May 15, 2002... Octagon Systems, 6510 W. 91st. Ave., Westminster, CO 80031; (303) 430-1500; Fax: (303) 412-2050. Octagon Systems introduces a rugged, embedded PC with a large number of industrial I/O. The PC-520 is designed to operate from -40[degrees]C...

Triple-port fast Ethernet module. (Boards & Modules).
May 15, 2002... Arbor Technology Co., 5F, No. 738, Zhong Zheng Rd., Zhong He, 235 Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.; (886) 8226-9396; Fax: (886) 8226-9398; www.arbor.com.tw. The latest member to Arbor's Em-104 family is the Em104P-LAN100NT. The Ethernet module is a...

Digital servoamplifier revitalizes motion designs. (Boards & Modules).
May 15, 2002... Copley Controls Corp., 20 Dan Rd., Canton, MA 02021; (781) 828-8090; Fax: (781) 827-1750; sales@copleycontrols.com; www.copleycontro ls.com. Copley Controls' all-digital Accelus servoamplifier provides major advancements in motor drive...

Module connects multiple DeviceNet[TM] networks. (Boards & Modules).
May 15, 2002... InterlinkBT, LLC, 3000 Campus Dr, Plymouth, MN 55441; (888) 546-5880; mail@interlinkbt.com; www.interlinkbt.com. InterlinkBT announces the availability of their FDN-DN1 Spanner module. The Spanner module provides a means to route data...

Low Voltage Signal Conditioner. (Boards & Modules).
May 15, 2002... Macro Sensors, 7300 US Rte. 130 N., Peunsauken, NJ 08110; (856) 662-8000; Fax: (856) 317-1005; lvdts@macrosensors.com; www.macrosensors.com. Operating from 24 V DC to 30 V DC low voltage power, the LVC-2401 LVDT Signal Conditioner from...

Module reduces maintenance of common Fieldbus I/O systems. (Boards & Modules).
May 15, 2002... Hirschmann Electronics, 30 Hook Mountain Rd., Pine Brook, NJ 07058; (973) 830-2000; Fax: (973) 830-1470; ans@hirschmann-usa.com; www.hirchmann-usa.com. The EASi/oN Modular Field Bus I/O system from Hirschmann Electronics Inc., Automation...

CPU board with Communications Controller Hub. (Boards & Modules).
May 15, 2002... Micro Industries Corp., 8399 Green Meadows Dr. North, Westerville, OH 43081; (800) 722-1845; Fax: (740) 548-6184; www.microindustries.com. Micro Industries Corp. announces the release of the mNLX810E, a miniNLX CPU board featuring the...

Boom to bust beast: lessons learned? (Editor at Large).
May 15, 2002... We can only hope that the industry learned something in its latest and most severe encounter with the boom to bust beast. At a Fabless Semiconductor Association Panel Luncheon I moderated last month in San Jose, CA, we assembled six of the top...

PC/104 cards offer maximum flexibility for console I/O, networks, CPLD, and CompactFlash. (Advertisement).
May 15, 2002... A new suite of PC/104 I/O cards just released by Micro/sys offers an extremely high degree of flexibility to embedded system designers. The most customizable board of the trio is the MPC920 Altera CPLD board. It provides a 256 macrocell,...

Pentium EBX SBC with 10/100 Ethernet, A/D, D/A, VGA. (Advertisement).
May 15, 2002... The SBC2590 from Micro/sys packs a genuine Intel Pentium (100-266MHz), 64M RAM, 144M flash, a USB host controller with dual USB ports, 4 COM ports, SVGA for CRT and flat panel, matrix touchscreen or keypad, IDE, and floppy. In addition, 24...

VxWorks and Ethernet on a PC/104 industrial temp SBC. (Advertisement).
May 15, 2002... The new SBC 1490ET packs a powerful, high-performance 486/586 CPU in a PC/104 (3.55" x 3.775") footprint. Rugged and reliable, it operates from -40[degrees]C to +85[degrees]C, has up to 64MB RAM, 64 MB flash, and offers speeds from 66MHz to...

Low cost PC/104 SBC with Ethernet, A/D, D/A. (Advertisement).
May 15, 2002... The SBC1190 is a small embedded controller with data acquisition capabilities. Built around the Intel 188 processor, this PC/104 form factor CPU includes 128KB RAM and 256KB flash, expandable to 512KB of both. COM1 and COM2 are RS232. COM1 also...

Linux, A/D, D/A, VGA, Ethernet packed into 486/586 SBC. (Advertisement).
May 15, 2002... The SBC0486 computer includes a wide mix of on-board application I/O in addition to a powerful 486/586-class CPU. Offering a lower system card count, the SBC0486 can provide higher reliability and lower cost. The 5" x 5" computer carries 64MB...

Electronic signatures come of age. (Special Report: Keypads, Keyboards, Input Devices).
May 15, 2002... Electronic signatures became legally binding throughout the U.S. in October, 2000 with the enactment of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN). Similar legislation was also passed in Europe and Japan. Since then,...

Modern user interfaces: the best of both worlds. (Special Report: Keypads, Keyboards, Input Devices).
May 15, 2002... For the past few years many of the newer user interface technologies have taken attention away from the old standby keypads and keyboards. This, however, has not rendered the keypad and keyboard irrelevant because the best user interfaces make...

Handheld Micro Trac mouse. (Special Report: Keypads, Keyboards, Input Devices).
May 15, 2002... Fellowes, Inc. has introduced the Micro Trac, their in-the-air, high design computer and laptop mouse that works anywhere. With its egg-shape design, Micro Trac slips on the index finger like a ring. On its top slope is a trackball that is...

Electromechanical keyboards. (Special Report: Keypads, Keyboards, Input Devices).
May 15, 2002... Electromechanical keyboards from EAO are said to be versatile, rugged and affordable choices for a variety of indoor and outdoor public access, Internet, information entry and process control applications. The keyboards are constructed from...

Stainless steel keyboards. (Special Report: Keypads, Keyboards, Input Devices).
May 15, 2002... Instruments & Equipment Co. (I&E) has released the IE700 stainless steel keyboard for the original equipment manufacturer, point-of-sale and information technology markets. This rapid, reliable and responsive keyboard meets NEMA-4, -4K and -12...

Five-wire resistive touchscreen. (Special Report: Keypads, Keyboards, Input Devices).
May 15, 2002... 3M Touch Systems, Inc. has announced a five-wire resistive touchscreen design. Built at the Resistive Center of Excellence established in Milwaukee, WI, this product is being produced on a high volume production line that went live last month....

Touchscreen technology used in multi-function steering wheels. (Special Report: Keypads, Keyboards, Input Devices).
May 15, 2002... MIMICRI [TM], a division of I/O Universal Technologies, Inc., in cooperation with TRW Automotive Safety Systems and Rafi GmbH & Co. KG, is demonstrating the capabilities of custom touchscreens in multi-functional steering wheels. The steering...

Embedded controller with touchscreen. (Special Report: Keypads, Keyboards, Input Devices).
May 15, 2002... Mosaic Industries has released modular products that expand the measurement and control capabilities of its Panel-Touch Controller [TM] - a C-programmable embedded computer with a built-in graphical user interface. The Panel-Touch Controller...

Custom keyboards designed for instruments. (Special Report: Keypads, Keyboards Input Devices).
May 15, 2002... Custom keyboards and keyboard assemblies from Laube Technology can be designed and produced for various instruments. Switch technologies available are conductive rubber, membrane with snap dome, polyester dome or flat membrane or hybrid...

Programmable limit switch. (Special Report: Keypads, Keyboards, Input Devices).
May 15, 2002... The Gemco Series 2500 from Ametek Automation and Process Technologies consists of a family of programmable limit switches, including a main controller with eight isolated DC inputs and solid-state output relays, a fault check output relay and a...

Graphic touchscreen HMIs. (Special Report: Keypads, Keyboards Input Devices).
May 15, 2002... Maple Systems has announced its graphic touchscreen operator interfaces. The HMI900 Series is available in 9" black/amber EL, and 10" and 12" 256-color TFT touchscreens. All feature the latest in MicroCell Technology for exceptional graphics...

Operator interface with optional Ethernet. (Special Report: Keypads, Keyboards Input Devices).
May 15, 2002... Z-World's OP6800 MiniCom is a C-programmable operator interface and single board computer that gives OEM designers Ethernet connectivity industrialized I/O and a graphic LCD/keypad. Its 4.5" x 3.6" (112 mm X 91 mm) form factor makes it suitable...

Low-profile precision TCXO. (Passive & Discrete Components).
May 15, 2002... Vectron International (VI) has introduced a series of low-profile, surface mount, Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillators (TCXO's) available from 1 MHz to 80 MHz. Model TC-350 provides exceptional temperature stabilities and low aging rates...

Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillators. (Passive & Discrete Components).
May 15, 2002... Series EF TCXOs (Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillators) are available for frequencies from 1.2 MHz to 40 MHz. They can be supplied for 3.3 V or 5 V operation. Users can select temperature stabilities of [+ or -]1 ppm, [+ or -]1.5 ppm, [+...

Voltage controlled SAW oscillator provides low jitter. (Passive & Discrete Components).
May 15, 2002... Micro Networks Corp. introduces the M650 Series voltage controlled SAW oscillator designed and developed specifically for clock smoothing and frequency translation applications in telecommunications. The M650 Series VCO uses a SAW resonator...

Ultra small TCVCXO for wireless applications. (Passive & Discrete Components).
May 15, 2002... Specifically designed for low-voltage battery powered products, including wireless and Bluetooth[TM] applications, Raltron's Model RTVY-124 is ideal for advanced design applications where stability and high density packaging are critical. The...

Improved X2 capacitor now available up to 10mF. (Passive & Discrete Components).
May 15, 2002... Evox Rifa announces the release of the latest version of its series PHE840 X2 capacitors. Smaller sizes are offered across the range and the maximum C-value has been increased to 10 mF. Applications for the highest C-values include AC motor...

Expanded selection of buzzers, transducers and sirens improves OEM design capability. (Passive & Discrete Components).
May 15, 2002... An expanded selection of Piezo buzzers speakers, ringers, transducers, indicators and sirens is now available from Shogyo International Corp. The components feature clear sound output, low-power consumption, small size, light weight,...

PLL module available in small package. (Passive & Discrete Components).
May 15, 2002... Z-Communications, Inc. announces the addition of what is said to be one of the world's smallest Phase Locked Loop (PLL) modules. The PCA0445A is a miniature PLL module that the company is now offering in its cPLL packaging. The device...

Crystal oscillators up to 800 MHz. (Passive & Discrete Components).
May 15, 2002... M-tron Industries, Inc. has announced two families of 5 mm X 7 mm crystal oscillators with frequency capability up to 800 MHz. These products were originally developed to offer exceptional temperature versus noise performance and are designed...