ECN-Electronic Component News articles from October 2003

ECN-Electronic Component News archives from October 2003

Exclusive counter/totalizer/event dataloggers from Omega.
October 1, 2003... The OM-CP-PULSE101 is a low-cost recording device that will sense a pulse input or contact closure from external sources such as transducers or pulse initiators (gas, water and electric meters) and transforms those inputs into engineering...

[u.sup.2]t launches 43 Gbps photoreceivers.
October 1, 2003... These two differential pin-TIA photoreceivers for SONET OC-768/SDH STM-256 fiber optic networks, the KPRV2021 and KPRV2022, incorporate Inphi Corporation's TIAs. The KPRV2021 photoreceiver, designed specifically for OC-768 applications, offers...

Fulcrum Microsystems launches PivotPoint SPI-4.2 switch.
October 1, 2003... Fulcrum Microsystems has announced the PivotPoint[TM], an SPI-4.2 switch chip for board-level system interconnect applications that replaces discrete daisy-chain designs and system buses, converting a fixed hardware configuration into a...

SBC from WinSystems offers wide temperature range.
October 1, 2003... The EBC-C3 single board computer is a 733 MHz, EBX-sized board offering a wide operational temperature range from -40[degrees]C to +85[degrees][degrees]C. The board runs Windows[TM] CE.NET, Windows[TM]XP embedded, Linux and other x86-compatible...

Avnet introduces Evaluation Kit for FPGA.
October 1, 2003... The Virtex-II Pro[TM] Evaluation Kit from Avnet Design Services offers a platform for experimentation with the features of the Xilinx Virtex-II Pro FPGA. The board allows configuration via two on-board ISP Proms, JTAG or SelectMap. AvBus...

"Made in India".(Editor's View)
October 1, 2003... Move over China and make room for India. As the third largest electronics hardware manufacturer behind the US and Japan, China may soon be sharing the wealth with the second largest country in the world. While presently accounting for only 0.6...

High speed SerDes IP integration challenges.(Technological Horizons)
October 1, 2003... Adoption of the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) specification has opened a new area in high-speed serial data communications. A designer may take advantage of a high-speed (480 Mbits/second) USB 2.0 communications link by using mixed signal...

PCB sockets for LEDs.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... P-C-LITE Series sockets, mounts for attaching 3 & 5 mm LEDs to circuit boards. Used for status, logic, and fault detection lights. The sockets simplify installation or replacement of LEDs during assembly and field service. [ILLUSTRATION...

Positive locking header.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... CNX series male pin header provides positive locking for securing a connector to the PCB. In addition to the "Click, it's locked" feature, a unique finger lever prevents the connector from being inserted in a reverse position. ...

Interconnect with resistor for LEDs.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... CNX solderless interconnect offers an easy plug-in connection between panel mounted LED and power source. Panel connection has been tested to withstand shock, vibration, wet or dry conditions. Various cable lengths, wire terminations, lense...

Resettable fuses with 90V rating.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2003... Fuzetec Technology Co. has introduced the FRX 90V product series of resettable fuses and the FBR series with 90V rating which was developed for cable modem and set-top box applications. Made of patented polymeric positive temperature...

Front-End Power Supply.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2003... Magnetek's Power Electronics Group has announced its HP750 Series Front-End Power Supply. The ultra-compact HP750 measures 1.6" high (IU) X 5" X 10", producing 9.38 W/cubic inch power density. An optional [I.sup.2]C interface with interrupt...

101W external power supply.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2003... Ault Incorporated has launched its PW132 101W power supply to meet higher wattage external power needs. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for medical, communications and industrial devices are reducing product size by designing in an...

Single-output compact switcher.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2003... Astec Power has announced its LPS128 switcher that is well suited for IU rack installations and other low-profile applications. The unit has 6.7W per cubic inch, delivering up to 130W total power at 48V. Featuring active power factor correction...

Intelligent power switches.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2003... International Rectifier, IR[R], has introduced the IR3310, IR3311 and IR3312 high-side intelligent power switch (IPS) devices with accurate high frequency current sensing and built-in protection circuits for 14V automotive applications. These...

Buck-boost converter.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2003... The REG71055 buck-boost converter from Texas Instruments is a 1 mm high device in a 3 mm X 3 mm ThinSOT-23 package. It supports 30 mA of output current for white light emitting diode backlights and liquid crystal displays in single-cell...

High power limiter operates from 25-80 MHz.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2003... The PMI Model LM-20M80M-10-20W high power limiter from Planar Monolithics Industries operates from 25 MHz to 80 MHz with an input power level of 20W, insertion loss of 0.5 dB maximum, VSWR of 1.5:1 typical and one second recovery time. The...

Compact desktop power supplies have EMI filtering.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2003... XPiQ's AED100 Series of external desktop power supplies delivers up to 100W of output power in a compact size. The high density adapters measure 1.38" high X 5.91" long X 2.76" wide and offer 4.4W per cubic inch of high power density. The...

DC/DC converter offers wide output range.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2003... Galaxy Power's Taurus HC standard half-brick DC/DC converters are scalable from 30A to 60A with up to 92 percent efficiency for a 3.3V output and 89 percent at full load. Features include CoolConverter[TM] technology, which results in improved...

Power supplies include PFC and autoranging.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2003... HiTek Power has redesigned its AP500 power supplies to incorporate a Power Factor Correction (PFC) module and an autoranging output characteristic curve that provides a wide range of voltage and current combinations within a constant 500W power...

Voltage Transformation Module.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2003... The V048K015T80 V-I Chip Voltage Transformation Module (VTM) from Vicor Corporation meets the demands of advanced DSP, FPGA, ASIC processor cores and microprocessor applications at the point of load while providing isolation from input to...

Switching system with ethernet capability.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
October 1, 2003... Racal has introduced its Models 1256 and 1257 with an Ethernet 10/100 interface which allows computers to control the switching systems without a GPIB interface. Model 1256 is a high performance modular switching and control system in a 2U...

Embedded single board computer.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
October 1, 2003... Arista Corporation has announced its MLB-7910, a high performance platform that is tailored for network requirements with a Pentium[R] 4 CPU and five LAN ports on board. The embedded board incorporates a socket 478 Intel Pentium 4 processor...

PC/104 format DC/DC power supply line.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
October 1, 2003... The PS104 line of DC/DC power supply boards from Micro/sys fits into a PC/104 board stack and provides regulated power from a single unregulated DC input. This approach can result in fewer wires, offers less complex grounding and allows smaller...

High performance computing node.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
October 1, 2003... Thales Computers has introduced its PowerNode3, a single/dual 1 GHz PowerPC G4 high-end computing node that features enhanced connectivity and reduced power consumption. It is designed for state-of-the-art applications requiring real-time data...

Solid-state embedded I/O servers with scalable expansion.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
October 1, 2003... Sealevel Systems, Inc. has introduced its first industrial computing platform, the Relio[TM] Series. Intended for the OEM, Relio systems are said to combine the reliability and design consistency of a PLC with the versatility of an industrial...

Optical disk drives for mobile devices.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
October 1, 2003... Two slim-line optical disk drives from Toshiba Storage Device Division provide higher media recording speeds for mobile computers and allow PC manufacturers to deliver better functionality for mobile users. The SD-R6112 slim DVD recordable...

Small 386 embedded computer hooks into wireless networks.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... The SBC1390 from Micro/sys is a powerful controller in a PC/104 (3.55" X 3.775") footprint that will communicate with other computers in a wireless network. In addition to PC-compatible features, such as four serial ports, three timer/counters,...

Headless Pentium PC/104 packs CompactFlash, USB, and 10/100 Ethernet.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... The new SBC1586 from Micro/sys, based on the fast Low-Power Embedded Pentium Processor, packs plenty of memory and lots of storage into a compact PC/104 (3.55" X 3.775") footprint. It has all expected PC features plus a CompactFlash connector,...

Linux, A/D, D/A, VGA, Ethernet packed into 486/586 SBC.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... 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...

VxWorks and Ethernet on a PC/104 industrial temp SBC.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... The new SBC1490ET packs a powerful, high-performance 486/586 CPU in a PC/104 (3.55" X 3.775") foot-print. 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...

True 16-bit PC/104 analog I/O module has filters, IRQs, digital I/O, DMA, ext temp, and autoscan mode.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... The plug-on MPC560 from Micro/sys provides high accuracy analog and digital I/O to PC/104 embedded systems. The module includes 32 channels of 16-bit analog-to-digital input, and 4 channels of 14-bit digital-to-analog output. Significant design...

Solid-state backlight with 180[degrees] emission angle.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2003... Lumex Inc., has announced its solid-state backlight for illuminating liquid crystal displays or any display requiring uniform light over an area of 72 mm X 30 mm (2.83" X 1.18"). The SSB-COB6929SGW7900 backlight uses 50 LEDs to provide light...

3 1/2 Digit LED meter.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2003... Otek[TM] has introduced its VDC/mADC input 3 1/2 digit LED meter. Its flat pack design makes it appropriate for OEM and portable applications since its only requirement is to stick it to the panel and make the connections to the wires behind...

Integrated lamp assemblies.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2003... The design of JKL Component Corp.'s WWT series of integrated lamp assemblies permits a reduction in the residual lamp atmosphere to less than one-tenth of typical wedge base lamp and socket assemblies. Design integration of lamp and socket...

Oval lens LED offers wide viewing light pattern.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2003... Kingbright Corporation has introduced the APED3820 Series oval lens SMD LED. The design offers a 60[degrees] horizontal viewing angle and a 35[degrees] vertical viewing angle, resulting in an extremely wide horizontal viewing light pattern that...

Display system for kiosks.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2003... Planar Systems' LC15.ANN.1000 is a 15" Active Matrix LCD display that is designed for indoor and outdoor kiosk applications. Features include XGA resolution, 16 ms video response time, 1,000 cd/m2 brightness, analog video input, 12V power input...

Evaluation module for integrated RGB color.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2003... Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions[R] has announced an evaluation module that enables designers to evaluate the TCS230 programmable color light-to-frequency converter. The TCS230EVM consists of a lens module with white LED illuminator, a...

Graphics module has edge-lit LED.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2003... The FSTN graphics module from Data Image has a resolution of 132 X 65 pixels and uses the SPLC501C IC. The unit measures 68.3 W X 42 W X 11.8 T and is illuminated by an edge-lit LED backlight. Pricing starts at $7.20 for 1K pieces. Data Image,...

Photodiode arrays are back illuminated.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2003... The FCI-InGaAs-3001XX multifunctional, backside-illuminated photodiode arrays from OSI Fibercomm exhibit high responsivity when illuminated from the front or back, low noise and a spectral range of 900 nm to 1,700 nm. Suited for WDM...

GUI features ultra-compact LCD.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2003... The CDS-51405 GUI from Apollo Display features an ultra-compact, backlit LCD with all display, backlight and touch controls mounted directly on the rear of the LCD. The GUI requires +5V plus a single RS-232 interface and includes all of the...

LCD display features enhanced screen visibility.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2003... The LQ035Q7DH01 3.5" Transflective TFT-LCD display from Sharp Microelectronics features 100 cd/[m.sup.2] of brightness for enhanced viewing in a wide range of lighting conditions. The unit also offers 262,144 colors, [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED].

Light guides.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2003... Global Lighting Technologies has introduced a family of light guides using its patented MicroLens[TM] technology that provide performance and cost efficiency for backlighting LCDs used in portable and handheld devices. For color cell phones,...

High density spring force block.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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 force plugs.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... 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.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... 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...

High current PCB connection.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... 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.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... 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.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... 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....

Surface mount LEDs work with FLP displays.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2003... The SMPT Series of surface mount LED devices from BivarOpto[TM] are designed to accept the company's Flexible Light Pipes, eliminating the need for through-hole PCBs as well as secondary post-reflow operations by integrating the adapter and LED...

StripLED[R] connectable LED modules.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2003... LEDtronics[R] has announced StripLED[R] connectable LED modules that eliminate many of the shortcomings of neon or fluorescent lamps such as heat, broken tubes and ballast failures. Each module contains four super-bright wide-angle...

Optical power protection products.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2003... RIA Connect's Jackon[R] Type AJT11L is a low profile, eight-position, eight-contact, two-port LED. This side entry LED has optional top and side tabs and is available with single or bicolor LEDs. Specifications are on RIA's Web site. RIA...

Backlighting panels.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2003... Fiber optic backlighting panels from Lumitex, Inc. are designed for membrane switch backlighting applications. Conductive pads designed into the panel integrate switch technology into the fiber optic backlight for use in keypads, keyboards and...

The great semiconductor societies.(Editor at Large)
October 1, 2003... Since the transistor was first invented over thirty years ago, certain regions have dominated both chip production and consumption. The formula for success varies as individual countries and regions have utilized different product mixes,...

Handheld versus bench DMMs: no longer a clear cut choice.(Test Equipment)
October 1, 2003... In the past, the decision of whether to purchase a handheld or a bench digital multimeter (DMM) was pretty simple: Design work or the need for a high degree of accuracy indicated a benchtop model. Today however, rapidly shrinking component...

Ethernet-based DMM/data acquisition system.(Test Equipment)
October 1, 2003... Keithley Instruments, Inc. has introduced its Model 2701 Ethernet-Based DMM/Data Acquisition System, a multi-point measurement and control system that fully integrates instrument-quality, 22-bit (6 1/2 digit) resolution and sensitivity with...

Temperature and humidity logger.(Test Equipment)
October 1, 2003... Dresser Instruments has introduced the ebro[TM] EBI 2 data loggers to sense, record and display temperatures from -40[degrees]C to +75[degrees]C and humidity from 5 percent to 95 percent rH. This battery-powered device has memory capacity of...

Portable signal conditioning for full-bridge sensors.(Test Equipment)
October 1, 2003... National Instruments is offering the SCC-SG24 portable signal conditioning module for load cell and other full-bridge sensor measurements. The built-in 10V excitation of the module is said to give research and design validation engineers the...

High bit rate recorders.(Test Equipment)
October 1, 2003... Heim Data Systems, Inc. has introduced the GSR20f and GSR200f ground station and test cell recorders which capture vibration data created from fatigue and crash testing of various industrial structures and components. Well suited for...

Fused probe DMM kit.(Test Equipment)
October 1, 2003... Cal Test Electronics has announced the CT3116 Fused Probe DMM Kit that is designed to improve the safety and utility of any DMM. The Kit comes with two fused probe bodies, two flexible silicon jacketed leads and two fully insulated alligator...

Oscilloscopes for everyday bench DSOs.(Test Equipment)
October 1, 2003... LeCroy Corporation has launched the WaveRunner[R] 6000, a series of digital oscilloscopes (DSOs) that features five models covering the bandwidth range from 350 MHz to 2 GHz for the development and troubleshooting of typical circuit problems....

Temperature probes.(Test Equipment)
October 1, 2003... Selco Products has introduced the LS400 and LS700 Series of Temperature Probes developed specifically for Life Sciences applications. These disposable, NTC thermistors provide high sensitivity response for a wide range of temperature...

Industrial digital gauge.(Test Equipment)
October 1, 2003... The Ashcroft[R] industrial digital gauge has 4 mA to 20 mA output and a switching option of one or two SPDT switches to combine indication, transmission and switching capability into one package. Features include a .25 percent full scale...

DIMM Register Validation Board.(Test Equipment)
October 1, 2003... IDT (Integrated Device Technology) has introduced its Register Validation Board (RVB). This test platform enables the analysis of the pre- and post-register address bus of the registered DIMMs to ensure optimum performance. The RVB also allows...

Storage Test System.(Test Equipment)
October 1, 2003... I-TECH has announced its PowerFrame Storage Test System, a concept in monitoring and analysis for SANs and storage components. The PowerFrame combines I-TECH's hardware and software capabilities into a modular analysis system. The PowerFrame is...

Modular EMC testing system.(Test Equipment)
October 1, 2003... Schaffner EMC, Inc. has introduced a modular system for conducted EMC immunity testing that combines ease of use and functionality with a high degree of flexibility. The Modula EMC test system meets all IEC/EN testing standards and it allows...

Elma Series 45 cabinets.(Advertisement)
October 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...

Snag proof EMC spring for cPCI panels.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... Snag Proof EMC Spring for cPCI 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...

Elma slides.(Advertisement)
October 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...

Elma's Blue LED's.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2003... Elma's Blue LED's are the defacto standard for Hot Swap cPCI applications. Our proprietary LED housing with integrated location pin provides industry standard 5.08mm spacing from circuit board to LED centerline, ensuring proper centering on a...

The 4U ATCA chassis.(Advertisement)
October 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...

Temperature Controllers and Indicators.(Test Equipment)
October 1, 2003... This series of 1/16th DIN Temperature Controllers and Indicators come in different models with different applications. The SR32 comes with a digital process value display while utilizing a thumb wheel set value. The SR33 comes with a bar graph...

EMC measurement uncertainty guide.(Test Equipment)
October 1, 2003... An engineering guide on measurement uncertainty in EMC tests has been produced by Schaffner EMC, Inc. The guide is said to provide a clear explanation for those involved in EMC testing of how to calculate and apply measurement uncertainty. The...

Peak power meter.(Test Equipment)
October 1, 2003... Boonton Electronics has implemented a high-speed measurement mode in the 4530 series peak power meter. Boonton's model 4530 peak power meter includes operating modes that save power readings into a memory buffer, a feature that is useful for...

mA loop calibrator.(Test Equipment)
October 1, 2003... The CL530 from Omega Engineering is a mA loop calibrator with applications in the process control industry. It is said to combine all the features required to check, calibrate and troubleshoot 4 mA to 20 mA process control loops in one...

Boosting the current limit of current limiting diodes.(Rectifiers & Power Conversion)
October 1, 2003... Introduction The current limiting diode (CLD) or current regulating diode (CRD), despite its simplicity and distinct advantage over a conventional transistorized current source, has limited use. One reason is that presently available CLDs...

USB 2.0 to Ethernet single chip.(Semiconductors)
October 1, 2003... MosChip Semiconductor Technology has announced the MCS7830, an integrated USB 2.0 to 10/100 Ethernet MAC/PHY chip. This fully integrated device allows a PC to connect to an Ethernet network via the USB port. The chip (through its device driver)...

MOSFET chip set for 105A power conversion circuits.(Semiconductors)
October 1, 2003... International Rectifier has introduced what is said to be the smallest control and synchronous MOSFET chip set for existing- and next-generation VRM10.x high-current synchronous buck converters. The IRF6608 control MOSFET has 8.5 [micro]Ohms...

Semiconductor parts selection guide.(Semiconductors)
October 1, 2003... Zetex had introduced a selection guide that features its complete range of semiconductor parts. Covering high efficiency power and signal management devices, the guide simplifies the search for optimized analog solutions. This 156-page guide is...

Flash Memories with Serial Peripheral Interface.(Semiconductors)
October 1, 2003... NexFlash Technologies, Inc. has introduced NexFlash[R] spiFlash[TM] Serial Flash Memories, a line of Flash memory devices featuring the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), densities from 1 M-bit to 64 M-bit and performance and packaging tailored...

High speed DMOS switch family.(Semiconductors)
October 1, 2003... Linear Integrated Systems has announced a series of n-channel enhancement mode DMOS analog switches designed for high speed switching applications which require very low "ON" resistance and low capacitance. These switches are said to offer...

Triple, dual, dual opposing and dual pair diodes.(Semiconductors)
October 1, 2003... Central Semiconductor Corp. has announced several ULTRA-mini[TM] diodes designed to provide a wide range of device configuration options to meet designers' requirements. The company manufactures triple, dual, dual opposing and dual pair diode...

LVPECL and LVDS programmable clock dividers.(Semiconductors)
October 1, 2003... Micrel Semiconductor has introduced six high-speed LVPECL and LVDS programmable clock dividers. The SY89871/2/3/4/5/6 are precision 2.5V and 3.3V high speed LVPECL and LVDS programmable clock dividers with a patent-pending input stage that...

One-minute accuracy feature added to converter.(Semiconductors)
October 1, 2003... Data Device Corporation has announced a one minute accuracy option for its RD-19230FX resolver-to-digital monolithic converter. Other features include programmable 10.12.14 and 16-bit resolution, dual-bandwidth and tracking rates, +5V only...