ECN-Electronic Component News articles from October 2004

ECN-Electronic Component News archives from October 2004

Log on to the show.(EDITOR'S VIEW)
October 1, 2004... I would like to personally invite you to attend the 2nd Annual EOEM Design Expo Online Conference & Exhibition. You've probably seen some ads and perhaps an email reminder and, hopefully, have registered for the event. If not, it is not too...

Innovative adhesive systems improve touch screen assembly.(tomorrow's technologies explored today)
October 1, 2004... Touch screen technology has grown tremendously due to major usage by consumers at bank ATMs, kiosks, point of purchase displays and airline ticket counters. Configurations of screens and the components used in them have also changed, resulting...

RF transceiver.(Microwave & RF Components)
October 1, 2004... Micrel has introduced the MICRF505 RadioWire[R] transceiver, which operates from 850 MHz to 950 MHz and supports frequency shift-keyed (FSK) modulation at data-rates up to 200 kbps. Many functions are user programmable, including the frequency...

Maxstream's 1W radio modem with advanced security.(Microwave & RF Components)
October 1, 2004... MaxStream, Inc. has announced the release of its 9Xtend[TM] 900 MHz OEM RF Modules. Power output is selectable from 1 mW to 1W conducted, providing FCC-allowable radiated power output to 4W. These wireless modules deliver up to twice the range...

Microwave test assemblies in frequencies to 110 GHz.(Microwave & RF Components)
October 1, 2004... W.L. Gore & Associates has announced the release of the Gore[TM] Phaseflex[R] 110 GHz Test Assemblies, the newest addition to the Gore[TM] Phaseflex[R] Microwave Test Assemblies product family. These test assemblies, with performance through...

Twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Shortform Catalog.(Microwave & RF Components)
October 1, 2004... Fox Electronics has just published its 25th Anniversary Edition Frequency Control Solutions Shortform Catalog covering a wide range of rfXOs, OCXOs, VCXOs and TCXOs, as well as an expanded range of products now available in SMT configurations....

EMI filter for telecom bus market.(Microwave & RF Components)
October 1, 2004... Picor, a subsidiary of Vicor Corporation, has introduced the QPI-4 active EMI filter for 48V DC/DC converter applications. Providing attenuation from 150 kHz to 30 MHz, the filter is said to deliver over 40 dB of common-mode and more than 70 dB...

Embedded control and acquisition platform for advanced applications.(Test & Measurement)
October 1, 2004... National Instruments has announced its CompactRIO embedded control and acquisition platform powered by reconfigurable I/O (RIO) technology for advanced applications where small size and reliability are considerations. The company's RIO...

Portable oscilloscopes with isolated channels and up to eight hours battery operation.(Test & Measurement)
October 1, 2004... Tektronix has announced the availability of the TPS2000 Series Digital Storage Oscilloscopes (DSOs), said to be the first full-featured, four-isolated-channel, battery powered oscilloscopes that are equally adept in the lab or in the field....

Full-line electronics catalog.(Test & Measurement)
October 1, 2004... Tucker Electronics has published its 2004 Full Line Catalog featuring thousands of test and measurement devices from manufacturers such as Tektronix, Agilent, Fluke and Rhode and Schwarz. Tucker Electronics Use InfoLINK 4K1312 or Call...

Intelligent socket tester.(Test & Measurement)
October 1, 2004... Corelis has introduced its ScanDIMM-SO200[TM] Boundary-Scan Socket Tester. Inserting the tester into the DIMM socket of the UUT results in placing a fully bi-directional boundary-scan cell behind each pin of the DIMM connector, increasing the...

Pressure measurement system.(Test & Measurement)
October 1, 2004... Pressure Profile Systems, Inc. has announced a tactile pressure measurement system, the T3000. The data acquisition system is designed to support up to 10,240 sensors (individually or in multiple sensor arrays) at acquisition rates of up to 126...

Programmable battery analyzer services 36V packs.(Test & Measurement)
October 1, 2004... The C7400ER from Cadex Electronics Inc. is the most powerful battery analyzer in its series. Each of the four stations can be programmed to charge and discharge at 6A, adjustable in 25 mA increments. The analyzer accommodates nickel, lead and...

Modular data acquisition and storage system.(Test & Measurement)
October 1, 2004... Heim Data Systems, Inc. has introduced its A Series DiSC6, a compact, portable unit offering desirable performance and precision. It is designed for automotive, industrial, laboratory and mobile applications. This flexible, high-bandwidth,...

Four channel temperature datalogger.(Test & Measurement)
October 1, 2004... Omega Engineering's OM-CP-QUADTEMP is a four-channel, battery powered, stand-alone thermocouple-based temperature datalogger. This all-in-one compact, portable, easy to use device will measure and record up to 122,000 temperature measurements...

Oscilloscope with enhanced bandwidth option.(Test & Measurement)
October 1, 2004... Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced an enhanced bandwidth (EBW) option for its Infiniium 54855A 6 GHz oscilloscope that allows engineers to increase the oscilloscope bandwidth to 7 GHz. When combined with the Agilent 1134A InfiniiMax probe...

Open-frame [3X5] 80 watt power supplies for medical & ITE applications.(NEW DESIGN)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... GlobTek s GT(M)2080 series delivers 80W of continuous output power with 10CFM of airflow and GT(M)2065 series delivers 65W of continuous output power with free air convection cooling. Design has output voltages ranging from: 3.3V to 48V in 0.1V...

400W triple output hot swappable Switchmode Power Supplies w/Parallel Function.(NEW DESIGN)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... GlobTek announces its NEW Open Frame 400W Switchmode Power Supplies w/Parallel Function. These low profile (348 X 129 X 57 mm) models offer up to 400W of regulated power. Designs have Active PFC (0.96min). Built-In EMI Filter, Limiting AC Surge...

15W wall plug-in power supplies have interchangeable international blades.(NEW DESIGN)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... GlobTek Inc. GT-41052 series of Wall-Plug-In North America, Europe, U.K., Australia Class II, Double-Enforced Insulation Mechanical Configurations, Regulated Outputs voltage from: 5V to 24Vdc in 0.1V increment, up to 15W of continuous output...

Excelsys launches modular AC/DC power supplies.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2004... Excelsys Technologies' Xgen Series power supplies employ an architecture based on a master AC/DC powerPac and multiple plug-in DC/DC powerMod output modules. They are designed for fast user configuration in the development laboratory or field....

Low voltage Class 2 Transformers.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2004... Foster Transformer has announced a line of Class 2 Transformers that offer reliable, cost-effective power for low voltage circuits. These transformers are suitable for use in appliance, vending applications and HVAC, as well as other types of...

Inverter powers LCDs back-lit by two CCFLs.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2004... Endicott Research Group has announced a DMAD Series DC/AC inverter that is designed to power LCDs back-lit by two CCFLs (cold cathode fluorescent lamps, or tubes) that are used where high brightness and wide dimming flexibility are required,...

Power supplies for mass spectrometer applications.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2004... Applied Kilovolts is offering a series of performance enhancement options for its mass spectrometer producers. Developed to minimize both direct and injected ripple, the HP Series power supplies can ensure maximum sensitivity and resolution...

1W DC/DC single and dual converters.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2004... GlobTek's DB10 series delivers up to 1W of continuous output power with no minimum load. This family of DC/DC converters accepts inputs of 3.3V DC, 5V DC, 12V DC, 24V DC and 48V DC and features regulated output of single 5V DC, 9V DC, 12V DC,...

Fuses allow full compliance to telecom regulatory requirements.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2004... Cooper Electronic Technologies has announced Bussmann TCP Series fuses that are widely used for over-current protection of telecom equipment such as transient surge suppressors on subscriber line interface cards in central office equipment and...

Low input, 3W DC/DC in miniature DIP package.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2004... Astrodyne has introduced its ASK35 Series miniature DIP packaged DC/DC converters, which provide output power of 3W. They accept single-range input from 4.5V to 6V DC. Seven models are available that provide single and dual outputs from 5V to...

Power supply tracker.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2004... Linear's LTC2925 power supply tracker controller provides a variety of power-up/down profiles for systems with up to four supplies. By configuring a few resistors, the IC ramps the supplies up and down together with voltage offsets, time delays...

Programmable electronic circuit breaker.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2004... E-T-A Circuit Breakers has announced the ESS60-T, a programmable electronic circuit breaker that enables users to program the current rating, program the low-voltage threshold and control circuits remotely, and prioritize loads during battery...

Open PCB SMPS provide 75W output.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2004... Astrodyne has announced the LPS75 Series line of open PCB switching power supplies that provide output power of 75W. All models accept Universal Input from 85V to 265V AC (Auto Switched), and six models are available that provide single outputs...

40W and 60W AC/DC switchers.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2004... Power Sources Unlimited's Cincon CFM40 and CFM60 Series AC/DC switching power supplies are suitable for communications, instrumentation, IT and process control. The CFM40 is a 40W product with single output versions from 3.3V DC to 48V DC and...

400W AC/DC power supply.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2004... Power-One, Inc. has announced a 400W AC/DC power supply, the NET2-4350. This five-output power supply features a dual-converter topology that provides two high-current outputs. These two "main" outputs can be used as tightly regulated voltages...

Mid-range power systems.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2004... MGE UPS Systems has announced its EX RT family of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) for industrial applications. The 5 kV A, 7kV A and 11 kV A mid-range power systems offer high-performance online operation with dual-feed AC input sources to...

Miniature circuit breakers with current ratings from 0.5A to 25A.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2004... Circuit Breaker Industries' Model QL-, UL 489-approved, DIN rail mount Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) are one half-inch (13 mm) wide and are available with current ratings from 0.5A to 25A in 0.5A increments. They are hydraulic magnetic MCBs...

High-voltage converters with an output up to 2,000V DC.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
October 1, 2004... V-Infinity has introduced four series of high voltage DC/DC converters with outputs of up to 2,000V DC. These PCB mount units are suited for a variety of industrial applications with high voltage demands. All units offer high reliability and a...

Found in translation: Texas instruments translation portfolio is the broadest in the land.(SAFE BET SERIES: A SPECIAL SERIES FROM TI STANDARD LINEAR AND LOGIC)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... What do cell phones, PDAs and digital cameras have in common? Texas Instruments has a translation device to meet any of these devices' needs. Most electronic systems need voltage-level translation, since some devices are capable of running...

Sinusoidal move command added to multi-axis motion controller.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
October 1, 2004... Delta Computer Systems has added the Sinusoidal Move command to its RMC100 motion controller to eliminate the need for an externally generated sine wave while adding position, velocity and acceleration feedforward parameters for more precise...

Safety controller integrates safety equipment functions.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
October 1, 2004... The Omron F3SX safety controller, through a single central module, integrates the monitoring and functioning of individual safety devices such as light curtains, safety doors and emergency stop buttons. This increases the reliability of safety...

Standard function industrial Ethernet switch.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
October 1, 2004... A line of standard function (SF) unmanaged Ethernet switches is available from Phoenix Contact. According to the company, fully switched Ethernet systems with high immunity are now affordable, making industrial hubs a thing of the past. The SF...

Excel DAQ add-in module.(Software)
October 1, 2004... The ProfessorDAQ add-in for Excel is designed to give engineers full access to the capabilities of the United Electronic Industries' PowerDAQ analog and digital I/O cards. It allows them to send out control signals and read back results of...

High-frequency component sample kit with Ansoft Designer SV software and RF Component Library.(Software)
October 1, 2004... Taiyo Yuden has introduced a high-frequency designer's kit that is bundled with a copy of Ansoft Designer SV design simulation software and the company's RF Component Library containing enhanced high-frequency performance data for use in...

MEMS series, Part 1: for sensors, MEMS the word.(Special Report)
October 1, 2004... The concept of manufacturing a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) took many years to evolve from an idea proposed in the mid 1950s. Manufacturers now use semiconductor process technologies to routinely and reliably produce a variety of MEMS...

Size 14 dual motion actuator.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
October 1, 2004... HSI has introduced a size 14 linear/rotary dual motion unit to its hybrid stepper motor product line. The linear/rotary unit is said to provide linear and rotary motion in one package. The patent pending design provides incremental rotational...

Precision Shaft Motor.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
October 1, 2004... Nippon Pulse America has premiered its Shaft Motor, a direct drive linear servomotor driven by using magnetic circuits consisting only of permanent magnets and coils. The Shaft Motor is quiet due to the absence of friction since the only...

Brushless DC motor features integrated drive.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
October 1, 2004... EADmotors' NEMA Size 23 brushless DC motor features an integrated drive for simplified motor control. The integrated drive adds 1" to the motor length, allowing for integration into new or existing size 23 motor applications. Permanently...

Gear motors for robotics and mini appliances.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
October 1, 2004... SANYO DC Micro Motor Division has introduced its 12GN Series of 12 mm geared DC micro motors. Suitable for robotics and compact applications, these high torque motors offer designers an alternative to large brush motors. The 12GN motor measures...

Motion controller for flexible applications.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
October 1, 2004... GE Fanuc Automation has launched the PACSystems[TM] DSM314 motion controller. The company has integrated a wide selection of I/O and connectivity options with desirable CPU performance to help OEMs optimize their motion control system for...

Air moving devices.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
October 1, 2004... Continental Fan provides fans and fan components for OEM industries. Its range of products includes TMK motorized impellers, AXC IN-line duct fans and TCD blowers. ELTA axial adjustable pitch impellers are suitable for OEM applications or...

Industrial controllers with remote setpoint capabilities.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
October 1, 2004... Danaher Industrial Controls Group (DICG) has introduced the "+" (Plus) Series, a family of industrial controllers. With the addition of new features, a programming interface and a "plug and play" options format designed to reduce customer...

Digital motion controller.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
October 1, 2004... Maxon's EPOS 24/5 digital motion controller is capable of position, velocity, and current mode. The small package size and cost-efficient design makes the EPOS 24/5 appropriate for controlling small brush or brushless motors. Dimensions are 105...

High power brushless DC systems.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
October 1, 2004... Oriental Motor USA has announced its BX Series brushless DC speed control systems. The series is available in high output power models of 200W and 400W. They are available with quiet GFH gear heads or in a round shaft version. Electromagnetic...

Integrated MEMS-based technology.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
October 1, 2004... Cavendish Kinetics of the Netherlands has announced the development of a MEMS-based technology for the semiconductor industry. Cavendish developed Nanomech[TM] using CoventorWare MEMS design software products, ARCHITECT for device and system...

Piezoelectric motors for linear or rotary motion.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
October 1, 2004... Nanomotion has announced a family of HR Series motors that is capable of driving both linear and rotary stages with a size range from a single element (providing .45 kg of force) to an eight element motor (providing 3.6 kg of force). They have...

Four-way tactile switches with a center-push button.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
October 1, 2004... ALPS Electric Co. has developed the SKRV Series of four-way tactile switches with a center-push button which, at a height of 4 mm, is 20 percent smaller than the company's previous products and reportedly the thinnest in the industry. The...

Catalog details industrial switches.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
October 1, 2004... Electroswitch tap, knife and rotary switches, designed for industrial applications, are described in a new catalog that includes photographs, diagrams, dimensional drawings, life expectancy, ratings and ordering information. A selector guide at...

Miniature open frame solenoids.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
October 1, 2004... Saia-Burgess, Inc. has introduced its C5 Series miniature open frame linear solenoids. They are approximately 20 mm X 10 mm. Owing to its small size and low power consumption, it is suitable for battery operated applications. The magnetic...

Enclosures & backplanes: Next-Generation chassis monitoring.(Field Applications)
October 1, 2004... Board-level products, especially single board computers (SBC), continuously increase functionality, yet they are becoming smaller, running hotter and use more power than ever before. This, coupled with ever-increasing deployment of...

Low-weight, high-strength PXI chassis for high-power applications.(Packaging & Interconnects)
October 1, 2004... Tracewell Systems, Inc. has introduced its S32-RH high power PXI chassis featuring rugged construction, plug-in power and cooling modules, and RS-485 monitoring, making it suitable for the latest generation of high performance PXI...

Earthquake-proof cabinets.(Packaging & Interconnects)
October 1, 2004... Schroff is offering a full range of customizable seismic Zone 4 cabinets that are said to provide exceptional protection against shock and vibration. Comprised of a rugged, cold roll steel frame with reinforced structural steel corner angles,...

Compact electronics enclosure.(Packaging & Interconnects)
October 1, 2004... Polycase has introduced its compact AG-43, available in metallic blue. The resized AG-43 measures 4.00" X 3.00" X 1.375," making it suitable for desktop as well as handheld innovations. The design features a removable end panel easily modified...

Modular fuse holder for midget fuses.(Packaging & Interconnects)
October 1, 2004... Yes Controls has introduced a modular fuse holder for midget fuses, 13/32 X 1 1/2". UL, CSA rated 30A at 600V AC. These fuse holders snap onto 35 mm symmetrical DIN rails to provide safe operation and fast fuse installation and replacement....

32-bit CompactPCI backplanes.(Packaging & Interconnects)
October 1, 2004... Bustronic Corporation has announced a line of 32-bit CompactPCI backplanes that complement the company's 64-bit line. The 32-bit version cPCI offers hundreds of I/O pins across the backplane that on the 64-bit version are defined and therefore...

Die-cast aluminum boxes.(Packaging & Interconnects)
October 1, 2004... Bud Industries, Inc. has announced the AN Series of NEMA 4X-rated aluminum boxes with external mounting brackets that can be mounted on a wall or panel without having to remove the cover and expose the internal components to the environment....

Anodized front panels.(Packaging & Interconnects)
October 1, 2004... Elma Electronic Inc. has announced a design that is said to ensure the electrical continuity from panel to panel and a scratch-proof surface. These "no-compromise" front panels are for VME, CompactPCI, VXI, AdvancedTCA and custom designs. They...

Ergonomic hand-held OVO enclosures.(Packaging & Interconnects)
October 1, 2004... TEKO's 'OVO' enclosures are de-signed for housing the latest pocket and hand-held electronics, and they feature advanced ergonomics for comfortable handling and operation of the controls during use. Applications include RF and infra-red remote...

Comm/data cabinet catalog.(Packaging & Interconnects)
October 1, 2004... Cooper B-Line's catalog of E2 Next Generation cabinets is said to take the guesswork out of configuring comm/data cabinetry. The entire 57-page guide is color-coded in an easy-to-read four-step selection process. Instructions and reference...

VME64x 21-slot backplane.(Packaging & Interconnects)
October 1, 2004... Hybricon Corp. has released its line of high power VME64x backplanes that comply with the new ANSI/VITA 1.7-2003 increased current level for 96-pin and 160-pin DIN/IEC connector standard. Able to handle over 150W per slot, it provides a...

Polymeric substrates.(Packaging & Interconnects)
October 1, 2004... Thin film coated polymeric substrates are produced for use in flexible heaters, RFI/EMI shielding and electrode applications. Precision vacuum-sputtered copper (Cu) seed layer and multi-layer depositions on flexible polyimide and polyester...

'Double' series RF boxes.(Packaging & Interconnects)
October 1, 2004... TEKO has added the 'Double' series to its line of RF boxes that are designed to solve RFI/EMI problems in many fields of electronics from instrumentation to low power radio equipment. The boxes can be housed inside a larger enclosure to solve a...

Small and thin enclosure.(Packaging & Interconnects)
October 1, 2004... New Age Enclosures has announced a small, thin enclosure that is well suited for programs with a smaller circuit board design. The 401108, Class I is targeted for USB communication devices. Its unique "press-fit" assembly removes the cost and...

Connector for cPCI COTS Systems.(Packaging & Interconnects)
October 1, 2004... Hypertronics has announced its 2 mm connectors that are interchangeable with cPCI COTS Systems. The benefits of these connectors include high reliability Hypertac[R] contacts, immunity to shock and vibration fretting, standard 2 mm footprint,...

Push/pull and screw connector combo.(Packaging & Interconnects)
October 1, 2004... The M23 Connector from Sealcon features a panel mounted dual function connector that is suitable for screw and push-pull (quick disconnect) connection. The threaded male panel mount has the locking grooves. Initial connection can be done with...

Subminiature Wedge-based LEDs with 180[degrees] viewing angle.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2004... BivarOpto[TM] has introduced a Wedge-based LED for extended life applications and replacement of conventional T-1 3/4 (5 mm) wedge-based incandescent bulbs. Applications include telecommunications, switching systems, elevators, automotive...

Small, 10W, C[O.sub.2] laser.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2004... Universal Laser Systems has introduced what is said to be the industry's smallest 10W C[O.sub.2] laser. At 13.5" X 2.8" X 3.85", the basic OEM version weighs 7.25 lb. This 10W laser has an integrated RF Supply, has desirable power stability and...

High-speed 25 Mbps CMOS optocoupler.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2004... California Eastern Laboratories (CEL) has added a miniature, high-speed optocoupler to its offering of NEC optoelectronic products. The PS9661 is a CMOS output device that features 25 Mbps response, 3,750 Vrms isolation voltage, high common...

Boost converters simplify drive circuitry for backlighting.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2004... ON Semiconductor has introduced its NCP5007 and NCP5006 fully integrated white LED boost converters that drive up to five white LEDs in series to simplify and miniaturize color LCD display illumination used in digital cameras, cell phones and...

New Anti-Reflective surface treatment for industrial TFT LCDs.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... New Anti-Reflective surface treatment available on Optrex's 6.5" VGA, 8.4" VGA and 12.1" SVGA TFT LCDs dramatically improves high-ambient-light legibility and image clarity. The Anti-Reflective (AR) surface treatment on the front polarizer...

8.4-inch TFT LCDs in VGA and high-res XGA formats.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Rugged digital TFT LCDs offer outstanding front-of-screen performance for industrial, medical, instrumentation and navigation applications. VGA version has 640 X 480 dot pixel resolution, 260K colors, 480 nits luminance and 500:1 contrast...

New LCD ToolKITs[TM].(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Optrex's LCD ToolKITs[TM] are plug-and-play solutions that supply the LCD module and all interface components in a single box, saving engineering and procurement time for product developers using FPDs. Each kit includes LCD panel, TFT...

Industry-standard 5.2-inch 240X64 LCD features white LED backlighting.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... New ultra-compact monochrome transmissive STN LCD displays white characters or graphics on a blue background with an industry-standard viewing area. The F-51405GNB-LW-AJ module has a luminance of 120 nits (cd/[m.sup.2]) minimum over the surface...

Toolkits for 8.4" VGA and XGA digital LCDs.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2004... Optrex America offers ToolKITs[TM] for its 8.4" VGA (640 X 480) and XGA (1,024 X 768) TFT color LCD modules, containing everything needed to operate the display out of the box. The kits include the LCD panel, TFT controller board with on-screen...

Display module with a white or blue LED backlight.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2004... Densitron offers a version of its DV4900 that includes a white or blue LED backlight. The 100 X 33 resolution display offers a single IC controller with integrated charge-pump, software contrast adjustment and temperature compensation. It...

Flat, 19-inch rack-mount LCD.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2004... The 19-inch rack mount flat panel LCD from Three-Five Systems is a rugged display platform with a large viewable area that is suitable for industrial automation, process control, aerospace, medical diagnostics and defense monitoring...

White Light source for optical devices and optical fiber characterization.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
October 1, 2004... Yokogawa Electric has introduced its Ando AQ4305 White Light source which, in conjunction with an optical spectrum analyzer, provides incoherent light to measure wavelength dependent loss characteristics for optical devices and optical fibers....

SATA connectors.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... These connectors enable the new high-speed, Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive (HDD) interface that is replacing the Parallel-ATA drive connection in personal computers and certain enterprise applications. Vertical and right-angle connector...