ECN-Electronic Component News articles from November 2003

ECN-Electronic Component News archives from November 2003

Aerocomm launches 'all-inclusive' 900 MHz FHSS transceiver.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... The one-inch-square AC4490-1x1[TM] module is designed to be a key component for local RF networks where space and power are at a premium. All components, including firmware, are integrated into a multi-chip module design. Modules and antennas...

Low-distortion, high-speed op amp.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... Analog Devices now offers an IC designed to minimize two fundamental error sources in amplifier design: voltage noise and harmonic distortion. The AD8099 features a patent-pending advanced circuit architecture that addresses fundamental...

Small Surface Mount Speaker from PUI.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... Projects Unlimited, Inc. has introduced its SMS-1508 Surface Mount Speaker, said to be the smallest SMD dynamic reflowable speaker in the market today. Measuring 15 mm X 15 mm X 4.0 mm, it features a wide frequency range with a flat response...

Vishay announces TrenchFET gen II power MOSFET.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... Vishay Siliconix is using next-generation TrenchFET[R] technology to produce the 30V n-channel Si4320DY (Little Foot[R] SO-8) and Si7356DP (PowerPAK[R] SO-8). The products are based on a 300-million-cells-per-square inch silicon platform...

Chipsets double Wi-Fi range with half the power consumption.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... IceFyre[TM] Semiconductor, Inc. has released the SureFyre[TM] 802.11a and TwinFyre[TM] 802.11a/b/g chipsets. The devices deliver RF output power at 54 Mbit/s, peaking at over 1.1W with the chipset. In outdoor point-to-point bridging...

New SMT Diamondback Series delivers 12A of output current in a compact package.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... Available with input voltages of 3.3V and 5V, these surface-mount S7DB-12 DC/DC converters deliver output voltages from 1.0V to 3.3V. The devices pack such standard features as remote on/off, over-current protection, output voltage adjust and...

Bel's extensive SIP Series of point-of-load (POL) converters.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... Series provides one of the most comprehensive selections of industry-standard power devices! Modules in the V7PB Series provide 10A of output current, and may be ordered with input voltages designed to operate from 3.3V, 5V or, 12V supplies or...

New arrowheads deliver up to 8A in ultra-small footprint.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... When board space is limited and multiple voltage rails must be accommodated, Bel's vertical-mount V7AH-08 is your solution! Requiring less than 1/4 square inch of PCB, it operates from a 5V rail, and output can be trimmed from 0.9V to 3.6V. The...

New 15A SIP point-of-load (POL) converters optimized for cost.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... This V7PF Series delivers 15A of current from either 12V or 5V sources. Output can be trimmed over a wide range (0.9V to 3.6V) with a single resistor tied between the trim pin and ground. Standard features include remote on/off, output voltage...

Multi-phase SMT converters for intermediate bus architecture.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... The S7DC-16 Series of non-isolated, step down DC/DC converters operates from an ultra-wide (3V-15V) input for use with 3.3, 5 or 12V rails, or an unregulated intermediate bus. Offering excellent transient response, these two-phase converters...

Compact boost converters supply up to 7.5W of 5V from a 3.3V rail.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... For legacy 5V applications, Bel's x7AH-02 Series offers the smallest boost converter on the market--requiring approximately 0.2 square inches of PCB space in the vertical-mount option. Providing 5V at 1.5A from a 3.3V rail, Bel's DC/DC...

Powering the possibilities: DC/DC converters 2.5V to 48V applications.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... Speed Development * Broadest Offering * In-Stock/In-Volume Reduce Size * SIP or SMT Packages * Compact & Low Profile * Up to 8A in 0.2 x0.2 Footprint Maximize Efficiency * Unique Thermally Efficient Casing...

Two days in October.(Editor's View)
November 1, 2003... For two days last month, a few thousand registered show attendees visited company booths, spoke to reps, viewed product demos and left business cards. Some were reminded that the panel discussion or keynote they had registered for was about to...

Transformable pressure-sensitive adhesive system for display assembly.(Technological Horizons)
November 1, 2003... Introduction A unique, developmental "transformable" dual-stage pressure-sensitive adhesive/ultra violet (PSA/UV) system exists for the assembly of rigid and flexible displays. This transformable adhesive system has been designed to form a...

Repeatable oscilloscope jitter measurement system.(Test & Measurement)
November 1, 2003... Agilent Technologies, Inc. and Amherst Systems Associates, Inc. (ASA) have announced their repeatable jitter oscilloscope measurement system for high-speed, high-precision serial buses. Under the terms of the software and patent license...

High frequency center probe test socket.(Test & Measurement)
November 1, 2003... Aries Electronics has released an RF test socket for devices up to 13 mm wide, with pitches of 0.50 mm and higher, in applications with speeds from 1 GHz to over 10 GHz. Specific applications for this test socket include CSP, MicroBGA, MLF,...

Non-intrusive clamp meter.(Test & Measurement)
November 1, 2003... B & K Precision Corporation has announced the Model 316 AC/DC Milliamp Clamp Meter. Small and lightweight, this battery-powered digital clamp meter is well suited for use where a traditional size meter may be too cumbersome. It can measure...

Four-channel A/D modules.(Test & Measurement)
November 1, 2003... DGH Corporation has introduced the D5000M Series of four-channel analog input smart data acquisition modules that communicate using the Modbus RTU protocol. The series allows sensors to be interfaced to any computer or processor-based equipment...

Elma slides.
November 1, 2003... These new Elma slides are ultra rugged and designed to withstand significant weight and shock force. They are available in three sections: an outer-mounting bracket to the cabinet, an inner-mounting bracket to the chassis, and a center-sliding...

The 4U ATCA chassis.
November 1, 2003... The 4U ATCA chassis offers special features for system management, cooling, and versatility. The standard unit is available with a 5-slot, replicate mesh, backplane configuration compliant to PICMG 3.0 specifications. This 4U high unit is...

Elma Series 45 cabinets.
November 1, 2003... Elma Series 45 cabinets are available in 19", 23", and 24" widths. They feature rugged aluminum frames for high durability and low weight and will accommodate up to 1200 lbs. of equipment. The Series 45 is complimented by a complete line of...

Elma's extensive value-added department now offers next level integration services to our switch, encoder and LED customers.
November 1, 2003... Elma's extensive value-added department now offers next level integration services to our switch, encoder and LED customers. Custom milled and engraved panels, wire harness fabrication and customer-specific switch/encoder assemblies are just a...

Snag proof EMC spring for oPCI panels.
November 1, 2003... Snag Proof EMC Spring for oPCI panels retain high shielding effectiveness from 30MHz to 5.5GHz. The springs utilize unique friction control surfaces that resist slippage without hindering assembly. For more information or a free sample, call us...

These are the only corners Elma cuts.
November 1, 2003... Just corners with the finest, most precise edges... because we cut our squarest corners with a .3mm radius bit. This attention to detail shows in every panel we produce, standard or custom. Each one arrives at your dock in its own protective...

Laser power noise signal analyzer.(Test & Measurement)
November 1, 2003... Gigahertz-Optik's PT-9610 hand-held meter with the PD1 detector operates in two basic modes to measure laser power with a noise analysis function. The mobile- or lab-based analyzer is designed specifically for laser applications where changes...

Data acquisition devices with integrated signal conditioning.(Test & Measurement)
November 1, 2003... National Instruments has announced the PXI-4204 and the PXI-4220 data acquisition (DAQ) devices with integrated signal conditioning. The SC Series integrates with LabVIEW7 Express, making it faster and easier to acquire and analyze high-voltage...

Benchtop digital controller with optional embedded ethernet connectivity.(Test & Measurement)
November 1, 2003... The Csi8D Series benchtop controller from Omega is built around the company's iSeries family of meters and controllers. This pre-wired unit features a portable, rugged metal case with tilting handle. The unit's totally programmable color...

Tranceiver with link budget.(Microwave & RF Components)
November 1, 2003... Xemics has introduced its XE1203 ISM Band transceiver that operates in the 433 MHz, 868 MHz and 915 MHz bands and can transmit and receive data from 1.2 kbps up to 153.2 kbps. RF output can be programmed up to +15 dBm and the current...

Frequency hopping transceiver.(Microwave & RF Components)
November 1, 2003... The Easy-Radio ER900FHTRS intelligent radio transceiver incorporates Easy-Radio technology to provide a high performance, simple radio device that can bi-directionally transfer serial data over a range of up to 500m line-of-sight (LOS). It is...

Bandpass filter series available.(Microwave & RF Components)
November 1, 2003... Planar Filter Company has produced a series of filter products including lowpass, highpass, LC bandpass, mechanical bandpass, interdigital and band reject filters as well as multiplexers and switch filter banks. PFC Model Number BP116-10-2A-SS...

Amplifier module.(Microwave & RF Components)
November 1, 2003... Designed for the point-to-multipoint fixed wireless access market, OPHIR RF Model 5302055 is a small, lightweight, highly linear amplifier module with a minimum small signal gain of 34 dB and 1.5W of linear output power. Running from a single...

Thin film technology for microwave circuit designs.(Microwave & RF Components)
November 1, 2003... TT electronics IRC Advanced Film Division has extended the performance range of its thin film technology for use in microwave and high frequency applications. TaNFilm[R] tantalum nitride thin film resistive elements provide stability over time...

Audio amplifiers for portable devices.(Microwave & RF Components)
November 1, 2003... Maxim Integrated Products has announced the MAX9712 filterless, Class-D audio amplifier with Class-AB circuit simplicity and Class-AB audio performance combined with Class-D efficiency. The device uses a modulation scheme that meets FCC...

Ferrite material.(Passive & Discrete Components)
November 1, 2003... Ferronics has developed a material for extended temperature requirements in automotive and telecommunications applications. L material is said to provide a higher permeability than other MnZn ferrite materials at the extreme temperatures of...

Multilayer varistors for circuit and ESD protection.(Passive & Discrete Components)
November 1, 2003... Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has announced the release of a range of multilayer varistors that combines typical 0.5 ns response time with capacitance values down to 70 pF (25 pF optional) in accordance with CECC42000 and IEC 61051-1. Key...

SMD Shielded Power Inductors.(Passive & Discrete Components)
November 1, 2003... The CST084F Series SMD Shielded Power Inductors from Frontier Electronics are available in a package that measures 12.95 mm X 9.7 mm X 5.08 mm, and they are designed for SMD IR re-flow soldering. Inductance is from 1.0 [micro]H to 1,000...

Thin film resistors offer 0.01 percent tolerance.(Passive & Discrete Components)
November 1, 2003... TT electronics Welwyn Components is offering a resistor with a defined total excursion designed to provide high stability under temperature fluctuations of 5 ppm/[degrees]C and a tolerance down to 0.01 percent. The CAR Series ultra precision...

Making a difference.(Editor at Large)
November 1, 2003... In the relentless rush towards corporatesponsorship opportunities, NASCAR races, sports arenas, and golf tournaments to name a few, companies are seemingly motivated solely by the promotional and marketing rewards they may reap. ...

8.4-inch TFT LCDs in VGA and high-res XGA formats.
November 1, 2003... 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, 300 nits luminance and...

10.4 inch VGA digital TFT display.
November 1, 2003... 10.4-inch VGA TFT LCD T-51513 Series features 3.3V & 5.0V operation and customerselectable 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] providers display and interface components in one box.
November 1, 2003... 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.
November 1, 2003... 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...

Optrex. The right LCD for your application.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... Your LCD Total Solution Provider: * The broadest range of LCDs, from TFT to TFCC and beyond. You need it? We make it. * Standard, semi-custom or custom products * Full design and display integration capability * Expert...

Acrylic for display applications: the glare-ingly obvious choice over glass.(Displays)
November 1, 2003... Today, specialty acrylic sheet is increasingly regarded as a viable and preferable alternative to glass for a number of products, and new coating technologies make it especially appealing as a protective filter for optical display applications....

Rack mount flat panel display.(Displays)
November 1, 2003... The 17" rack mount flat panel LCD from the Advanced Video Technologies Group of Three-Five Systems, Inc. is an integrated display platform that provides a low-profile, plug-and-play monitor display that is well suited for situations that demand...

High brightness white LEDs.(Displays)
November 1, 2003... Designed for high temperature environments either indoors or outside, the UW3804X and UW5805S white through-hole LEDs from Stanley Electric deliver high brightness that makes them suitable for a wide range of indicator or display applications....

FoldAway monitor adjusts to ambient light.(Displays)
November 1, 2003... The GFA 15H FoldAway[TM] from CyberResearch[R] is an 1,800-nit TFT LCD 15" display that rack mounts in 2U. It features a built-in keyboard and touchpad that senses ambient light and adjusts screen brightness to compensate. Cables in the locking...

20" LCD monitor.(Displays)
November 1, 2003... Sharp's top-of-the-line LCD monitor, the LL-T2020, is a precision-engineered LCD capable of sensitive fine-tuning to satisfy advanced users. It is the biggest monitor that the company has to offer in desktop LCD displays. The unit, which is...

New line of high bright SMT LEDs from Chicago Miniature Lamp.
November 1, 2003... CML's new CMDA series of high bright SMT LEDs are ideal for use in backlighting displays and other applications where high brightness and even illumination over large areas are required. Incorporating the latest in InGaN and AllnGaP...

Single position one piece Flexpipe[TM] light pipe for panel mount applications.
November 1, 2003... Our new flexible light pipe design lends itself as a one piece solution to many difficult applications where the board layout will not always allow the ideal placement of all components. With our new Flexpipe[TM] and it's ability to be offered...

One-stop lighting solutions @ www.chml.com.
November 1, 2003... CML provides its customers with one-stop lighting solutions. Chicago Miniature uses state-of-the-art computer aided design to help customers develop innovative solutions at the earliest stages of every project. The company can help refine...

CML introduces new line of based LED lamps.
November 1, 2003... This new line of product will consist of 162 new part numbers covering a broad range of various base configurations and voltage ranges. These devices are designed to replace incandescent lamps in applications where shock and vibration can...

Stay ahead of the curve with LED lighting solutions from CML.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... LED Assemblies * New line of single and multi position assemblies * High bright amber, red, blue, green, white * GaN, InGaN, AllnGaP [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Based LED Assemblies * Multi and single chip assemblies for...

High performance LCD monitors.(Displays)
November 1, 2003... NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display of America, Inc. has announced two NEC AccuSync LCD monitors for system builders as well as mainstream home, education and business markets. The 15" NEC AccuSync LCD51V and 17" NEC LCD71V are viable...

High power 600 DPI LED printheads.(Displays)
November 1, 2003... High-brightness LEDs for printhead applications are available from Optotek Limited. These LEDs use proprietary processing techniques for AIInGap (aluminum indium gallium phosphide) materials. Ultra bright LED printheads have been developed for...

Sunlight-readable displays.(Displays)
November 1, 2003... Planar Systems, Inc. has introduced the LC08 and LC12, 8.4" and 12.1" full-color, Active-Matrix LCD displays. Based on a standardized design platform, these high-bright displays are optimized for specific outdoor kiosk installations. They...

Industrial Panel PC has detachable CPU.(Displays)
November 1, 2003... Arista Corporation's ARP-1717 Panel PC series features a computer unit that is detachable from the display for easy maintenance and system upgrade capability. With its intuitive touchscreen interface, the unit is suited for various industrial...

Low-profile blue LED.(Displays)
November 1, 2003... Fairchild Semiconductor's QTLP603C-EB blue LED is said to offer designers performance and size benefits required by increasingly stringent portable application designs. Its low profile reduces package thickness by 42 percent over previous...

Direct incandescent replacement LED lamps.(Displays)
November 1, 2003... LED tronics[R] has announced its G25-Style DecorLED direct incandescent replacement LED lamps that combine Indium Gallium Aluminum Phosphide (InGaAIP) and Silicon Carbide/Gallium Nitride (SiC/GaN) light emitting diode technologies, standard 25...

Touchscreen Panels.(Displays)
November 1, 2003... Strategic Swich & Audio has introduced its SSA Touch Panels that are designed for the expanding market in touchenabled consumer and industrial products. They feature a wide variety of sizes and types, competitive pricing, ISO9001 quality and...

Color TFT module.(Displays)
November 1, 2003... AZ Displays, Inc. has introduced its 5" 320X240 TFT display. Features include NTSC and PAL input format compatibility, high brightness CCFT back lighting that is appropriate for outdoor and indoor viewing, an operating temperature of...

LCDs with one-chip LED backlights.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
November 1, 2003... Lumex, Inc. has introduced its line of supertwisted nematic (STN) liquid crystal displays (LCDs) with low power drain built-in LED backlights that are designed for easy integration into battery operated equipment and systems. These integrated...

Stackable SFF transceivers.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
November 1, 2003... Stratos Lightwave has introduced a family of highdensity SFF optical transceivers for Gigabit Ethernet or fibre channel applications. The D21 Series is IEEE 802.3z and ANSI X3.297 compliant. These transceivers are suitable for MAN, SAN and LAN...

High index clear gel for HBLEDs.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
November 1, 2003... Fiber Optic Center has announced optical gel LS3357, manufactured by Lightspan[TM]. The gel is a soft encapsulation material designed for protection of display backlights and HBLEDs from mechanical and thermal shock, dust and moisture. The...

Miniature lasers have integrated driver IC.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
November 1, 2003... The NX8340 Series uncooled, 1310 nm, directly modulated laser diode module from NEC is available from California Eastern Laboratories. The NX8340MD pigtail version is available for 300-pin transponders, and the NX8340ME SC receptacle version is...

Design accelerator kit reduces energy waste.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
November 1, 2003... Power Integrations, Inc. has announced the DAK-33 design accelerator kit for LCD monitor and television applications. The kit provides a reference design to reduce energy waste and speed design time for AC-DC flyback power supplies through the...

Megapixel camera.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
November 1, 2003... The Basler A31 magpie camera, in monochrome and color versions, operates at up to 15 frames per second at full 1,392 x 1,040 resolution. An Area of Interest feature allows the camera to operate with higher frame rates at lower resolutions....

Lamps, bulbs available in standard or custom designs.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
November 1, 2003... Standard and customdesign lamps and bulbs are available from Shogyo International Corporation. Incandescent lamps from 1.15V DC to 240V AC feature midget, submidget, miniature sized bases (including flanged, grooved, screw, bayonet and bi-pin);...

LED Lamps for harsh conditions.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
November 1, 2003... A line of 15 mm SingleContact Bayonet Base LED Lamps from LEDtronics incorporates optical-grade epoxy, advanced light emitting diode (LED) technologies, standard single-contact bayonet bases and light-optimizing designs to produce vivid light....

Fiber optic lines of light.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
November 1, 2003... OptiLine[R] fiber optic lines of light from PolyOptical are designed for use as splash and function lighting in small, inaccessible areas, as well as for backlighting a variety of products such as bezels used in consumer electronics, medical...

Laser alignment system.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
November 1, 2003... Photonic Products has introduced the 300-0100-00 Series 645 nm visible red laser alignment system for applications requiring accuracy, consistency and repeatability, such as clothing and textile manufacture, machine vision and industrial...

Multi-Axis programmable controller.(Boards & Modules)
November 1, 2003... Nyden Corp. has enhanced its MAC300 Series of multi-axis programmable controllers for desirable programming capability when performing integrated communication via stand-alone or on-line handshaking operation. An EPROM chip stored in the...

"Classic" 6U VME 64X backplanes.(Boards & Modules)
November 1, 2003... Bustronic has introduced a product line of "classic" 6U VME64x backplanes to complement its 7U VME64x line. The 6U backplanes feature power taps for 3.3V, 5V, [+ or -]12V and GND above and below the slots. This allows the backplane to remain in...

Analog output and digital I/O card for PC 104.(Boards & Modules)
November 1, 2003... The RPC616 from Robotrol Corp. contains 16 digital-to-analog outputs and 24 digital I/Os with a number of programmable modes. The 16 analog outputs have 12-bit resolution and may be set to seven voltage ranges: 2.5V, 5V, 10V, [+ or -]5V, [+ or...

ISA card designed for brush and step motors.(Boards & Modules)
November 1, 2003... The Navigator[R]-ISA from Performance Motion Devices is a high-performance 1-4 axis ISA card for DC brushed and step motors. Designed in surface mount CMOS technology, the card provides dedicated motion control features such as trajectory...

cPCI CPU for harsh environments.(Boards & Modules)
November 1, 2003... The CP306 CompactPCI 3U CPU board from Kontron is based on the Intel[R] Pentium[R] M processor and is clocked at 1.6 GHz. The processor and memory are soldered to the cPCI board, providing ruggedness for use in harsh environments. The design...

PC 104-Plus SBCs incorporate Internet protocol and network communication software.(WinSystems' DesignSolutions)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... WinSystems offers Sockets with their Pentium and 520-based PC/104-Plus Single Board Computer (SBCs). Sockets is a command-driven Internet protocol software package that runs on the ROM-DOS operating system providing both client and server...

Web-enabled SBCs.(WinSystems' DesignSolutions)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... Small, embedded PCs with Ethernet connectivity allow industrial applications to tap into network-enabled technology. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WinSystems' single board computers can operate as stand-alone PCs or be expanded with PC/104...

PC 104 module offers analog I/O.(Boards & Modules)
November 1, 2003... Sealevel Systems is offering the AIO-104+8 PC/104 module with analog I/O. Designed using the Maxim MAX197 successive approximation-type A/D chip, the AIO-104+8 provides eight single-ended 12-bit inputs. Additionally, two 12-bit D/A output...

High-density PXI motion controller.(Boards & Modules)
November 1, 2003... National Instruments has introduced the NI PXI-7350, with added data acquisition capabilities. With the highdensity PXI-7350, industrial automation engineers are provided with right axes of stepper or servo motion control in a small form...

Serial communication cards.(Boards & Modules)
November 1, 2003... Access I/O Products, Inc. has introduced its models LPCI-COM485/8 and LPCI-COM422/8 eight-port low profile universal serial communication cards. They offer high density and high-speed communications in a low profile form factor for applications...

Adaptive receive equalization for legacy SERDES interoperability.(Telecom, Datacom & Voice ICs)
November 1, 2003... The present economic climate has placed pressure on system designers to achieve next-generation bandwidth and functionality that is backwardcompatible with existing equipment. Customers have already invested heavily in equipment that is...

Integrated modems support up to 56 kbps.(Tele com, Datacom & Voice ICs)
November 1, 2003... The ISOmodem[TM] family of embedded modems has been expanded to include the Si2457, Si2434, Si2415 and Si2404, which integrate the company's third-generation silicon direct access arrangement (DAA) technology. The chipsets' increased...

Low-power v.32bis modem IC.(Telecom, Datacom & Voice ICs)
November 1, 2003... The CMX869 V.32bis modem IC has been added to CML Microcircuits' portfolio of low-power wireline telecom data products. With a maximum speed of 14,400 b/s, this product is suitable for the requirements of most mid-range telephone data...