ECN-Electronic Component News articles from October 2006

ECN-Electronic Component News archives from October 2006

Manual labors.(Editor's View)
October 1, 2006... The world divides into graphic and verbal thinkers and I put myself in the former group, although I write for a living. Give me something to assemble and I would rather look at the blow-up diagrams than follow written instructions. Even verbal...

Spectrum Analyzer has optional WCDMA measurements.(Leading Off)
October 1, 2006... Anritsu Company has introduced its MS2717A Economy Spectrum Analyzer that offers general purpose spectrum analysis over the 100 kHz to 7.1 GHz frequency range. It also offers optional WCDMA/HSDPA RF test and WCDMA detailed demodulation...

Piezo-resistive three-axis sensor is 1/5th the size of previous generation.(Leading Off)
October 1, 2006... HDK-America's HAAM-325B piezo-resistive three-axis acceleration sensor measures 3 mm X 3 mm X 1 mm - 1/5th the size of the previous generation product but with a fully comparable performance. The device has a high-output sensitivity of 400 mV/G...

8-bit microcontrollers are optimized for embedded applications.(Leading Off)
October 1, 2006... Microchip Technology Inc. has announced its family of 8-bit microcontrollers with an integrated IEEE 802.3-compliant Ethernet communications peripheral. The PIC18F97J60 family is optimized for embedded applications, and it has an on-chip Medium...

Ethernet multimedia co-processor supports DLNA guidelines.(Leading Off)
October 1, 2006... SMSC has addressed limited bandwidth and distance issues for networking technology in the home with a device that distributes multiple high definition (HD) TV streams simultaneously. Its LAN9131 is a wired Ethernet multimedia co-processor that...

HDL Coder automatically generates implementation code from system models.(Leading Off)
October 1, 2006... The MathWorks' Simulink[R] HDL Coder automatically generates synthesizable hardware description language (HDL) code from models created in the company's Simulink and Stateflow[R] software. The product produces target-independent Verilog and...

Complete prototyping Kits reduce time-to-market.(Leading Off)
October 1, 2006... JEM Innovation introduces a line of Product Development Kits (PDKs) for prototypes or short production runs. All major components fit together without machining, reducing time to market. Each PDK includes a machined ready-to-go enclosure with...

Connectors.(PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW)
October 1, 2006... Advanced Interconnections Corp offers B2B[R] High Density SMT Connectors for 1.27 mm board stacking applications. The connectors employ screw-machined terminals with multi-finger contacts and the company's solder ball termination design. With a...

Feed I/O ports with care.(Real World I/O)
October 1, 2006... Recently, I heard about a consultant hired to write code for an embedded system. The consultant quickly created key algorithms, but after three weeks he still struggled with I/O-port operations. That story may sound familiar to embedded-system...

Receive diversity becomes reality in HSDPA networks: single-chip CMOS multi-band transceivers optimize data throughput.(RF Chips)
October 1, 2006... An Overview of High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) The initial introduction of WCDMA, in Release 99, provided three basic methods for delivering downlink data that included the dedicated channel (DCH), the forward access channel...

Ethernet and AS-Interface: the ideal partner networks for industrial automation.(Industrial Controls)
October 1, 2006... Networking of industrial systems is a common practice today. Reliable networks allow machine builders and end users to construct powerful manufacturing and logistics systems while limiting the number of cables running between PLCs, drives, HMIs...

It's crystal clear: quartz still resonates with designers.(Crystals and Oscillators)(Cover story)
October 1, 2006... Although Pierre and Jacques Curie discovered the piezoelectric effect in 1883, it took more than half a century for engineers to harness the ability to deform a crystalline material by applying a potential across it. Crystals of materials such...

Modular, bus compatible three-phase motor control.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2006... Turck has introduced BL20 xStart motor starter modules that allow three-phase motor control to be connected to the same rack as standard I/O. The motor starter modules are mounted directly next to other BL20 modules, and they are controlled by...

Sixteen-channel, 18-bit analog input board.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2006... United Electronic Industries has announced the DNA-AI-207 analog input layer/board. The board features 16 differential input channels with maximum sampling rate of 1 kS/s per channel (16 kS/s aggregate for the board), 18-bit resolution, and 11...

25 MS/s A/D Digitizer cards sample up to eight channels simultaneously.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2006... Strategic Test Corp. has released the UF2-3130 Series, three Digitizer cards using multiple 12-bit ADCs (analog-to-digital converters) with a sampling rate of 25 MS/s. Based on the UF2 Series PCI-X (66 MHz/32-bit PCI) carrier card, the three...

FPGA based RS-422/RS-485 I/O card.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2006... The Mesa 5121 is a programmable serial interface card for the PCI bus. The card is designed for applications using RS-422 and RS-485 interfaces, and it can support up to 12 full duplex RS-422 or half duplex RS-485 serial links with baud rates...

Thirteen-slot CompactPCI Express/CompactPCI backplane.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2006... One Stop Systems has introduced a CompactPCI Express bus architecture with the legacy cPCI standard. Featuring 13 fully hot-swappable slots, this "hybrid" backplane accommodates mixed assemblies of existing cPCI-based applications and new...

Tachometer/Overspeed Module.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2006... Highland Technology has announced its V365 VME Tachometer/Overspeed Module, an eight-channel single-width 6U height VME module designed to acquire low frequency inputs from industrial speed sensors. The module provides eight tachometer input...

Evaluation Board for Infineon XC88x devices.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2006... Keil has announced the MCBXC88x Evaluation Board which introduces the user to the the Infineon XC88x microcontroller family. This evaluation board is suitable for creating and testing programs for these 8051-based devices. It is connected to a...

Ethernet to Digital Interface Board.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2006... Model 8013 Ethernet to Digital Interface Board from ICS Electronics controls digital devices over a company network or the Internet. It provides 128 digital I/O lines that are user-controlled from any computer with an NIC interface or from a...

Brushless DC motor provides cog-free motion.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2006... MicroMo Electronics, Inc. has announced the expansion of its brushless DC motor product line with the addition of its Series 2057... B. The external motor-diameter is 20 mm with a length of 57 mm. The motor uses the "System Faulhaber" skewed...

High-Amp DP Master Disconnect Switch.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2006... Cole Hersee Company has introduced its High-Amp DP Master Disconnect Switch that can handle 125A (each pole), at up to 36V DC. It is engineered for use in a variety of vehicle applications. Because it is a DP switch, it may control two...

Three-phase monitoring relays.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2006... Carlo Gavazzi has expanded its range of three-phase monitoring relays to include the DPB71 and the DPC Series. These three phase devices are suitable for protecting machinery and people in instances where three phase voltage is used, such as...

Linear, 4 mm servomotor for piezo replacement.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2006... Nippon Pulse America has introduced its smallest linear servomotor, the 4 mm linear shaft motor. The 4 mm shaft diameter, a small forcer size (10 mm X 10 mm), a total weight of 9 g., and strokes as long as 40 mm make the 4 mm linear shaft motor...

DC fans maximize static pressure while optimizing air flow.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2006... Jaro Thermal, Inc. has announced the ultra-high-static Revolution Series of DC fans. The fans operate at 242 cfm at .63 InAq static pressure. Applications include automotive, blade server, power supply and thermal management industries. The...

Sealed toggle switches are RoHS compliant.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2006... Apem Components has announced its 3500 Series sealed toggle switch, featuring molded-in terminal inserts and a silicone membrane seal for IP67 front panel sealing. This series is suitable for outdoor use and in demanding situations. Typical...

Pushbuttons, pilot lights and E-stops.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2006... Automation Systems Interconnect, Inc. has introduced a line of industrial switches and pilot devices that includes pushbuttons, selector switches, key-locks, joysticks, mushroom-head switches for E-stops and complete operator control stations....

Lightweight ultra-miniature and subminiature illuminated toggles.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2006... NKK Switches has introduced two series of illuminated toggle switches designed for front panel interfaces and handheld devices. The G Series ultra-miniature and the B Series subminiature illuminated toggles indicate circuit status. The toggle...

Compact baseboard with dedicated interfaces.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2006... Kontron has introduced its compact, off-the-shelf ETX[R] miniBaseboard. The unit serves as a universal development platform for ETX 3.0 modules and is completely backward compatible with all ETX predecessors. All of the interfaces onboard these...

PMC offers FPDP II performance.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2006... ICS Sensor Processing's ICS-8500 PMC provides the performance of FPDP II--with its transfer rate of 400 MB/s--in a rugged environment. The unit can be configured as either a transmitter or a receiver, and it features 8 MB of swing buffer...

PCI-to-PCI bridges targets 32bit PCI bus bridging applications.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2006... Tundra Semiconductor Corporation has announced the Tundra Tsi350, a 32bit PCI-to-PCI Bridge. The Tsi350 is an industry standard, low power 32 bit 66 MHZ asynchronous PCI-to-PCI bridge that is competitively priced and targets new designs or...

Eight-and 21-slot multi-processor systems for defense/aero.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2006... Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing's PowerMatrix[TM] family of multi-processor systems offers configuration flexibility with versions supporting from 10 to 48 processors. The PowerMatrix-48 DSP 21-slot rack-mount system supports up to...

Zigbee-compliant transceiver module for power-restricted applications.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2006... AeroComm's ZB2430 "ZigBee Your Way" Transceiver is based on Texas Instruments' (TI) 802.15.4 system-on-chip and Z-Stack[TM] technology and provides desirable performance in the areas of power consumption, integration, range, features, and...

Low-profile, voice/data/fax module.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2006... Radicom Research's SlimModem2[TM] slimprofile voice/data/fax module features ultra-low power consumption and a footprint that integrates easily into a wide range of existing OEM product configurations. Measuring 1.0" X 2.5" X 0.2", the...

PC/104 module has eight serial ports, each with 15kv ESD protection.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2006... WinSystems introduced its PCM-COM8-G RoHS-compliant, eight-channel PC/104 asynchronous communications module. Each channel supports RS-232, RS-485 and RS-422 electrical levels to interface to a variety of serial communications devices. It is...

August 2006 issue clarification.(Correction notice)
October 1, 2006... In the August 2006 Industry Focus article on Automotive Electronics, "Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST[R]): A High-speed Multimedia and Control Bus," a caption accompanying an illustration states "System complexity increases exponentially...

Transient voltage suppressor in a SOD-123F flat lead case.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2006... Central Semiconductor has introduced its CMF5.0A Series transient voltage suppressors (TVS) packaged in the SOD-123F SMT case. The series exhibits very low leakage current, low clamping voltage, and fast response time. The company notes the new...

Thin Wi-FiR power amplifier for mobile consumer electronics.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2006... SiGe has announced what is said to be the world's thinnest power amplifier for Wi-FiR systems. The RangeChargerT SE2523BU features a thin package with a profile of 0.5 mm. Suitable for embedding Wi-Fi capability into portable, battery-powered...

Highly integrated Cartesian loop IC.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2006... CML's CMX998 Cartesian feedback loop transmitter IC covers an RF range from 100 MHz to 1 GHz, and is usable with channel bandwidths up to 150 kHz. It is suitable for flexible, multimode Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems, and can support a...

Small, integrated FM broadcast radio tuners.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2006... Silicon Laboratories expanded its FM tuner product family with the Si4702 and the Si4703, said to be the industry's smallest integrated FM radio tuners. The devices use the company's low-IF digital architecture and are available in a 3 mm X 3 X...

Digital baseband-to-RF VGA chipset.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2006... Maxim's MAX2021/MAX2023 and MAX2058/MAX2059 Series of high-performance I/Q modulators and RF digital VGAs for GSM zero-IF architectures, together with the company's MAX5873 dual DAC and MAX4395 quad amplifier, form what is said to be the...

32 X 32 analog crosspoint switches route high-res video.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2006... Analog Devices' 32 X 32 analog crosspoint switches for high-resolution video applications achieve a bandwidth of more than 500 MHz, allowing them to achieve the high speeds required to route QXGA video signals without degrading image quality....

Single-chip switches for USB 2.0 high speed and audio signals.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2006... Pericom offers two single-chips that support USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Full Speed, USB 2.0 high speed and high fidelity audio signals, captured on 3.5 mm X 1.5 mm TDFN packaging. The PI3USB411 is used for switching two audio signals (right and left) or...

Transport IC for radio transmission, cellular backhaul applications.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2006... Galazar Networks'[R] RadioNode[TM] multiprotocol infrastructure device is targeted at carrier grade networks for radio transmission and cellular backhaul applications. It combines Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, DS1/E1 and DS3/E3 client...

Field Programmable Object Arrays.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2006... MathStar's Arrix Family is the company's second generation of FPOAs (Field Programmable Object Arrays), and operates at speeds up to 1 GHz. The family supports 400 independent, configurable objects linked via a programmable 1 GHz interconnect...

Channel letter illumination system.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2006... The CAO Group has introduced its proprietary channel letter illumination system that uses pixel arrangement of customized LED lamps to create high intensity and uniform light beams for a variety of channel letter illuminations. Called...

FPGA + PowerPC image processing system.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2006... Saelig Co. Inc. has introduced the RTG005, a self-contained ready-to-go FPGA system with CameraLink connection for developing image processing systems. It features an embedded PowerPC processor and user programmable Xilinx XC4VFX12 FPGA to...

Touchscreen displays for POS, self-service applications.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2006... Planar Systems, Inc. has announced two 15" touchscreen monitors, the PT1520MU and the PT1510MX. They are targeted for point-of-sale (POS) and self-service applications in retail, hospitality and food service environments. The PT1520MU features...

Board level camera.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2006... Basler Vision Components offers a board level version of its A600f camera family. At 21 g and with a size that is said to be smaller than a credit card, this lightweight device is appropriate for robotic applications. The cameras are CMOS...

Software deploys vision-guided robots.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2006... Cognex Corporation has announced its In-Sight[TM] Explorer software release 3.3 for its In-Sight vision sensors. The software includes calibration, communication and other tools that are said to minimize integration time when deploying vision...

Industrial 8.4" LCD Panel Computer.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2006... Arista Corporation has introduced its industrial 8.4" LCD Panel Computer, the ARP-2608AP. Designed to meet the demands for mission critical, high performance and reliable operation, the unit is suitable for any factory automation, facility...

PC/104+ MPEG-4 frame grabber captures full-frame video at 30 fps.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2006... Sensoray has announced the Model 314 frame grabber. Model 314 is a low-cost MPEG-1/2/4 and MJPEG frame grabber that captures full-frame (720 X 480) video at 30 fps. Uncompressed video is available through the PC/104+ bus for previewing. It has...

PCI Express frame grabbers for high-end applications.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2006... American Eltec has introduced a family of five PCI Express frame grabbers that can be used in conjunction with its Eurocom 400 Com Express single board computer with dual-core Intel[R] Xeon[R] processor LV 2.0 GHz CPU, providing x8, x4, x2 and...

Intelligent camera supports software.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2006... Basler AG has announced its eXcite intelligent camera series that supports release 7.1.1 of Halcon from MVTec Software GmbH. Halcon is an extensive software library for industrial image processing that contains more than 1,150 operations with...

Miniature variable-input based LED lamps.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2006... Dialight's 586 VIP Series of variable-input, single-chip based LEDs feature T 3 1/4 miniature bayonet or screw bases. The lights mount directly into industry-standard sockets for easy replacement of many popular miniature incandescent lamps....

Clinch studs provide high-strength electrical/mechanical attachment.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2006... PEM[R] Type HFHB BUSBAR[R] self-clinching studs from Penn Engineering are appropriate for applications demanding exceptional electrical/mechanical attachment points in copper. The phosphor bronze externally threaded fasteners are said to offer...

Open frame solenoids with magnetic latching capability.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2006... Saia-Burgess Inc. has announced that the B16-L and B17-L of latching open frame solenoids are RoHS compliant. The solenoids feature an integral return spring and are designed for latching applications such as security systems, office automation...

Junction box enables use of DC sensors in AC applications.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2006... Turck's M12 eurofast[R]. AC/DC junction box contains an integrated DC power supply that allows the use of DC sensors in AC applications. This four-port junction box simulates a two-wire AC sensor as an alternative to installing a separate power...

Impedance matched #8 and #12 interconnects enhance alignment.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2006... W. L. Gore & Associates has developed a range of impedance-matched size 8 and size 12 Quadrax interconnects, offering enhanced alignment features and optimized signal performance. Gore[TM] Quadrax High Speed Assemblies are said to enable...

EMI shielding materials for slotted applications.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2006... Laird Technologies has introduced its Recyclable Clean Copper product. These copper-based shielding gaskets offer a beryllium-free EMI product for use in a wide range of slotted applications. The gaskets meld strong stability with tensile...

10 GHz socket for TI 0.4 mm pitch 14 mm QFP body IC.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2006... Ironwood Electronics has announced a high performance socket, the SG-QFE-7000 allows 0.4 mm pitch, 14 mm body, power pad QFP IC's to be used in socket and operate without compromising performance in very high bandwidth applications. The socket...

Crimp connectors.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2006... RF Connectors has added crimp connectors for LMR-400 and Belden 9913 cables. The BNC, RFB-1106-I, is designed to perform to a minimum of 4 GHz and the TNC, RFT-1202-I, to a minimum of 7 GHz, dependent upon the coaxial cable used in the...

Headers for high temperature applications.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2006... Sullins Electronics has announced its RoHS-compliant 0.079" (2.00 mm) and 0.100" (2.54 mm) board-to-board connectors. These male and female headers are parts in single, double and quad row configurations in both plated through hole (PTH) and...

Adhesive offers service above 400[degrees]F.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2006... Master Bond Inc. has introduced EP21TDC-4HT, a toughened epoxy compound for high performance bonding, sealing and casting. It features high peel strength and desirable resistance to vibration, impact and shock for service up to 400[degrees]F...

Terminal blocks feature snap-on covers.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2006... BlockMaster's ST Series of UL listed and RoHS compliant terminal blocks are furnished with snap-on plastic safety covers, assuring users of additional protection against shorts while also insuring against accidental terminal contact by...

SMD 5 X 7 Voltage Controlled SAW Oscillator (VCSO).(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2006... Crystek Corporation has released its Model CVS575 622.08 MHz Voltage Controlled SAW Oscillator (VCSO) for high performance PLLs. It is appropriate for telecommunications applications needing to meet low jitter generation requirements. The...

High surge/DC pass lightning protector for telecom applications.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2006... NexTek has announced the availability of a coaxial DC pass, high RF, SurgeGuard[TM] power surge arrestor. Designed for telecom applications with 7/16 DIN connectors, this device is said to exhibit over fifty times the industry-standard life...

Low-jitter LVPECL VCXOs with up to 700 MHz frequency range.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2006... MMD Components has announced a line of compact, low-jitter low-voltage positive emitter coupled logic (LVPEC) voltage-controlled crystal oscillators (VCXOs) with frequency ranges up to 700 MHz and using inverted mesa and AT strip crystals. The...

Dual band couplers now offer more coupling values for DAS systems.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2006... Microlab/FXR has expanded its range of directional couplers. The CK-60 Series, covers from 800 MHz to 2,500 MHz to include the cellular, PCS and UMTS bands in a single unit in either N or SMA connectors. These directional couplers have been...

Pulse-withstanding chip resistors feature extended surge ratings.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2006... IRC Advanced Film Division has announced pulse-withstanding chip resistors which combine extended surge values with high voltage ratings. Designated the PWC Series, the resistors are available in 0805, 1206, 2010 and 2512 chip sizes. The PWC...

SMT resistor operates in -65[degrees]C to +275[degrees]C temperature range.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2006... Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has announced a high-temperature 1W SMT Power Metal Strip[R] resistor that is said to be the industry's first current sensing resistor in the 2512 case size to operate in a temperature range of -65[degrees]C to...

SAW filters for Single-Cable TV Distribution Systems.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2006... Temex has launched a range of SAW filters for Single Cable Distribution Systems. Used for selecting television channels. The company has designed two sets of filters for this application. Both are compatible with the European Single Cable...

Molded case circuit breaker extends maximum range.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2006... Schneider Electric has introduced the Square D[R] Powerpact[R] R-frame molded case circuit breakers that have extended maximum standard amperage ratings to 3,000A, making them the first UL 489 listed molded case circuit breakers available at...

Mid-power micro modules.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2006... Vicor Corporation has announced the addition of six mid-power Micro DC/DC converters to the 48V DC input family. The modules are appropriate for power system applications in distributed power, medical, ATE, communications, defense and...

Internal 40W power supply.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2006... SL Power Electronics Corp. has launched high-value internal power supplies from the Condor product line. The Condor GECA40 is a 40W internal power supply with commercial wide-range AC input of 90V AC to -264V AC. There are nine models...

Tower UPS models with USB support.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2006... Hewlett Packard has introduced its Tower UPS "G2" models with USB support. The HP UPS T1000 G2, T1500 G2 and R/T2200 G2, respectively, provide advanced power protection with increased uptime for servers, storage, computer equipment and network...

Power supply for commercial, industrial and home use.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2006... Globtek has introduced the GT-9100P9624 power supply with class II + FE, double-enforced insulation. The power supply has a regulated output voltage of 24V DC and up to 96W of continuous output power. The enclosed power supplies are housed in...

Solid State Power Controllers.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2006... Leach International has released three models of multi-channel, next-generation programmable Solid State Power Controllers (SSPCs) for use in compact, microprocessor-controlled Secondary Power Distribution Units (SPDUs). Designed for operation...

Stackable controller enables power supplies to scale up to 320A.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2006... Texas Instruments has introduced a flexible, power management IC that turns power supplies in data centers and telecommunications equipment into fully scalable, stackable power systems with greater load-handling capability and maximum...

Open frame isolated DC/DC converters.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2006... Astrodyne has expanded its line of open frame isolated 5W, 7W and 10W DC/DC converters for EN60950 and UL60950-1 SELV safety standards. The ASDH Series consists of 48 models with 4:1 input ranges of 9V DC to 36V DC and 18V DC to 75V DC, and...

High voltage termination comes in one piece.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2006... Tyco Electronics has introduced the HVT-Z high voltage termination system. The termination system features a co-extruded one-piece termination which includes a non-tracking tube and a co-extruded stress control grading layer. The stress control...

Power supplies for single-segment power requirements.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2006... Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a simplex, galvanically isolated Foundation Fieldbus Power Supply (KLD2-FBPS-1.25.360) that provides 25V and 360 mA of supply current with minimal heat dissipation while supporting redundant 24V power. These modules...

Ultra miniature encapsulated AC/DC power modules.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2006... Power Sources Unlimited has introduced the Tracopower TMT Series of 15W and 30W encapsulated AC/DC power supply modules that are compliant to the RoHS Directive. Universal (85V AC to 264V AC) input, safety class II and approvals to EN60950-1...

PFC controllers simplify pre-regulation designs.(POWER SOURCES)
October 1, 2006... The PF8800 Series of eight-pin controllers from Power Factor 1 (PF1) uses the company's CPPC technology to provide PFC pre-regulation for power supplies ranging from 75W to 1,000W. They feature discontinuous mode operation up to 500W or...