ECN-Electronic Component News articles from October 2007

ECN-Electronic Component News archives from October 2007

Power in my pocket.(Editor's View)
October 1, 2007... I think it finally happened. I have reached the tipping point in my purchasing of battery-powered portable electronic devices. That said, I should clarify that alongside many of my peers I am gadget-challenged. Still, I just can't get that...

DeviceNet Drive Interface stations.(Leading Off)
October 1, 2007... Turck added the DeviceNet Drive Interface station to its line of DeviceNet I/O stations. The station is designed for use where adjustable frequency drives need to be interfaced onto a DeviceNet network, and it is capable of supporting up to...

Single-chip Bluetooth IC with reduced power consumption features toll-quality voice.(Leading Off)
October 1, 2007... CSR's sixth generation of BlueCore silicon includes both full support for the latest version of the Bluetooth specification (v2.1+EDR) plus the company's AuriStream technology, which provides toll quality voice calls and is capable of a 40...

Quad-SPI Serial Flash memory.(Leading Off)
October 1, 2007... Winbond Electronics announced what a Serial Flash memory with Quad-SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface). The W25Q16 16-megabit SpiFlash Memory is the first in a family of high-performance memories ranging from 8 to 64 megabits, and features...

DC/DC converters with reduced case size.(Leading Off)
October 1, 2007... RECOM Power Laboratory announced the RP15-SAW 15W DC/DC module. The device measures 1" X 1" or 50 percent the industry standard size. The device features efficiency grades up to 87 percent and trouble-free operation at ambient temperatures...

Nanostructured thin film harvests and converts waste heat into electricity.(Leading Off)
October 1, 2007... Nextreme developed a miniature, thin film thermoelectric generator (TEG) that converts heat directly into electricity. Suitable for waste heat conversion applications, the solid state TEG delivers power generation densities (3W/[cm.sup.2]) in...

Serial analyzers for PCIe 2.0 provide power management and cross bus analysis.(Leading Off)
October 1, 2007... The Tektronix TLA7S16 and TLA7S08 serial analyzers for test and validation of PCI Express (PCIe) 1.0 and 2.0 designs provide detailed protocol information along with cross-bus analysis. The analyzers plug into the company's TLA7000 Series logic...

LEDs.(PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW)
October 1, 2007... Endicott Research Group (ERG) added to its family of Smart Force LED driver boards for industrial LCDs. Two new boards offer full function LED drivers in a compact size, with wide range dimming, wide input voltage and full brightness and enable...

.NET for embedded systems; Dot NET: embedded development for the rest of us.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2007... On a recent flight I talked with a soft ware-engineering manager about the challenges of finding good embedded-system developers. She told me she has a team of 12 developers, but only three had proficiency with drivers, board-support packages,...

Flash; Benefits of flash EEPROM: re-programming the end application becomes easy.(SEMICONDUCTOR HIGHLIGHT)
October 1, 2007... When compared to one time programmable (OTP) or read only memory (ROM) microcontrollers (MCUs), a flash memory-based MCU is distinguished by its ability to be reprogrammed. Many applications today need memory not only for storing the...

Automotive electronics: inertial sensors enable automotive safety.(INDUSTRY FOCUS)
October 1, 2007... Miniature solid-state inertial sensors are now in widespread use in passenger cars and SUVs with electronic stability control (ESC) being one of the primary high-volume applications. Tens of millions of gyros and accelerometers have been...

Thermal management: liquid coolers chill out.
October 1, 2007... Liquid cooling provides a convenient way to remove heat from electronic components, boards, and systems. Its efficiency exceeds that of moving air, and liquid-cooling equipment does not require air channels throughout an enclosure. Some...

Portable power.(Brainstorm)
October 1, 2007... In this month's edition of Brainstorm, we ask industry experts in the portable power market what they consider to be the most important factors that will further the development of power management in portable systems, and what they think are...

Module for Advanced Analog output functionality.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2007... MEN Micro Inc. released its model M37N M-Module with four grounded voltage or current channels that provide optimal analog output functionality. Its four channels feature an acquisition time of [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MEN Micro Inc. ...

High-Performance embedded PC modules.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2007... Ampro Computers, Inc. supports Intel's "Santa Rosa" embedded launch with a pair of high-performance Core 2 Duo embedded PC modules. This product offers dual core processors with the Intel 965 chipset in the Type 2 pinout of the official PICMG...

High-density flash memory board.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2007... Aitech Defense Systems, Inc. upgrades the memory capacity of its C212 high-capacity, nonvolatile memory VMEbus board that uses NAND Flash memory supported by software drivers to provide full hard-disk emulation for up to 256 GB of solid-state...

Photo interrupter for handhelds and CE portables.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2007... Sharp Microelectronics launches its GP1S296HCPSF a small photo interrupter with a housing volume measuring 2.5 mm X 1.8 mm X 1.9 mm. Due to this level of miniaturization, the registrable pitch is reduced from 0.3 mm to 0.2 mm. It can be used in...

Low profile solid state drive.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2007... SMART Modular Technologies (WWH), Inc. announced its XceedLite product line of serial ATA (SATA) solid state drives (SSD). Power consumption is 0.55W read/0.65W write. It is well suited for hard disk drive (HDD) replacement in systems that...

PCI Express board with 16 RS-232 ports.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2007... Sealevel Systems, Inc. introduced its 16-port RS-232 serial I/O adapter for the new PCI Express bus design. Each serial port provides a maximum data rate of 460.8K bps and the COMM+16.PCIe has an operating range from 0[degrees]to +70[degrees]C....

Global positioning system disciplined oscillator.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2007... Jackson Labs announced Fury, a 10 MHz global positioning system disciplined oscillator (GPSDO) that requires no calibration, delivers high stability and meets the requirements of a Stratum 1 frequency standard. The device offers better than...

Gigabit Ethernet AdvancedMC board.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2007... One Stop Systems introduces its Gigabit Ethernet AdvancedMC (AMC) board with a native PCI Express (PCIe) design that offers four Gigabit Ethernet copper ports for use in a variety of wireless and storage networking equipment. The LAN AMC board...

High density I/O stations for IP 20 applications.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2007... Turck, Inc. expands its line of DeviceNet I/O stations with the addition of FDN20 high density I/O stations for IP 20 applications capable of supporting up to 32 inputs or 16 dedicated inputs and 16 input/outputs on a DeviceNet network. These...

Compact high-performance SATA storage array.(BOARDS & MODULES)
October 1, 2007... MicroNet Technology announced its compact high-performance SR-4 Blackbird SATA RAID array that combines multi-terabyte capacity and uses the full potential of SATA-2 data bandwidth to deliver RAID storage for SMB and SOHO users. Its four SATA...

Custom disk jog switch.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2007... Omron Electronic Components introduced its B5V-1422 disk jog switch that offers a single user interface with which to scroll through lists and make choices. Five tactile selector switches (a center push button and four peripheral push points)...

Modular spindle drives.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2007... Maxon Precision Motors announced its GP 22 S and GP 32 S gearheads that are adjusted for spindles, withstand high loads and assemble easily due to a special spindle intake. Three standard spindle types include metric spindles, trapeze spindles...

Locking rocker switch.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2007... Cole Hersee Co. announced its 58336 locking rocker switch which automatically locks in the OFF position slider must be actuated before the switch can be turned ON. Suitable for applications that require an additional level of safety and...

2A switch matrix.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2007... Pickering Interfaces introduced its model 40-566, a 2A two-pole switch matrix based on the BRIC architecture. The module is available in a variety of two-pole matrix configurations ranging from 55 x 4 to 385 x 4. Each version supports 2A hot...

SMD rotary DIP switches.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2007... Omron Electronic Components LLC announced its A6RS series of gull-winged terminal surface mounted (SMD) rotary DIP switches for static function-select settings on control boards. These top-actuated switches are available with flat or extended...

Slim line DC brushless blower fans.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2007... United Thermal Engineering Corp. (UTEC) introduced its slim line DC brushless blower fans to fit into low profile applications. The blowers provide maximum air performance with their dual intake type frame, and are suitable for use in...

Servomotor feedback systems.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2007... Sick Stegmann, Inc. introduced its SinCos SEK52 servomotor feedback systems with HIPERFACE interface. It features a design that eliminates components that tend to wear, increasing reliability and uptime, while reducing power consumption. They...

Toggle with locking actuator.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
October 1, 2007... E-Switch announced their 100K series locking toggle featuring multiple configuration options and multiple termination options. Because of its locking mechanism, the switch cannot be accidentally "bumped" and turned on/off. The switch is housed...

Embedded system with industrial PC/104 I/O expansion.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2007... ACCES I/O Products Inc. introduced its NANO I/O server CD (core duo). This small fanless embedded system features an Intel core duo 1.66 GHz CPU, and supports a collection of available COTS PC/104 modules and external USB I/O devices. The...

Multi-threading RTOS for 16-bit controllers.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2007... Express Logic, Inc. announced its ThreadX microcontroller edition RTOS (ThreadX/MCU) for 16-bit PIC24 micro-controllers and dsPIC digital signal controllers from Microchip Technology, Inc. It is a fully upward-compatible, reduced-size, 16-bit...

I/O expansion boards.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2007... VersaLogic announced a line of I/O expansion boards called Serial Peripheral eXpansion (SPX) modules. The format provides designers with an easy-to-implement I/O expansion platform for both standard and custom functions. The SPX format uses a...

Multi-layer switch/router.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2007... Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing announced its VPX6-684 FireBlade II high-density 6U VPX Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) multi-layer switch/router board for rugged embedded aerospace and defense applications. It is available with 12, 20 or 24...

IP technology for developing embedded systems.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2007... PrismTech announced its integrated circuit ORB (ICO), an IP core that provides standards-based CORBA protocol messaging for FPGA logic blocks. It provides communications to application components implemented in hardware devices such as FPGAs,...

Serial RapidIO-based Advanced Mezzanine Card.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2007... Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. announced its Ensemble MPC-102 serial RapidIO-based advanced mezzanine card (AMC) for the telecom equipment market. This high-performance module combines dual-core processing power, flexible I/O and a choice of...

Safety-critical platform.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2007... Aonix announced its ObjectAda RAVEN for Windows, targeting the Wind River VxWorks 653 multi-partition RTOS for PowerPC. The platform features an enhanced safety-critical Ada runtime that communicates to the underlying RTOS through the ARINC-653...

Complex Event Processing for high throughput applications.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2007... Real-Time Innovations integrated the Coral8's complex event processing (CEP) engine with the company's high-performance messaging, caching and data-visualization infrastructure for real-time applications. With this combined system, developers...

Ports for SH2 and H8S microcontrollers.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2007... Segger Microcontroller Systeme GmbH announced embOS support for the Renesas SH2 and H8S Series of microcontrollers which features the entire variety of communication mechanisms, tasks and communication instances that can be dynamically created,...

Network controller with quad fast Ethernet.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
October 1, 2007... MEN Micro, Inc. announced its model F211 single-slot, 3U, CompactPCI network controller with quad fast Ethernet (QFE) for expanded control of multiple network configurations including firewalls, gateways, routers and fieldbus data concentrators...

Low noise block satellite controllers.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2007... Zetex Semiconductors introduced three LNB controllers: the ZXNB4100 (negative volt bias) and ZXNB4200 (zero volt bias) for single universal LNBs with FET switching topologies; and the ZXNB2200 for C-band LNB designs. Offered in 16-pin 3 mm X 3...

Efficient, 2.5 MHz synchronous buck regulator for light load operation.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2007... Micrel launched the MIC2238, a 2.5 MHz dual 800 mA synchronous buck (step-down) regulator housed in a 3 mm X 3 mm MLF package. Its unique switching architecture scheme, Trickle Mode, enables desirable light load efficiency for Li-Ion battery...

Power supervisors with battery backup, chip-enable gating and power-fail warning.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2007... Maxim Integrated Products' MAX16033-MAX16040 low-power, microprocessor supervisory circuits with precision power-supply monitoring and battery control functions are optimized for performance in space-saving 2 mm X 2 mm microDFN packages. These...

IGBT enhances efficiency in low-frequency industrial applications.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2007... Fairchild Semiconductor's 600V/30A IGBT, the FGH30N60LSD, addresses the need for low conduction losses in low-frequency (50 Hz to 400 Hz) industrial applications such as solar inverters, welding machines and uninterruptible power supplies...

Closed-loop fan controllers and high-end temperature sensors.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2007... SMSC introduced the EMC210x family of fan controllers comprised of four devices: the EMC2103, EMC2104, EMC2105 and EMC2106. The devices feature technologies that employ RPM closed-loop control and multiple management. SMSC is also launching...

MCU with on-chip flash memory built with a 90 nm process.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2007... Renesas added a microcontroller (MCU) to its 32-bit SuperH family: the SH72546RFCC, said to be the industry's first MCU with on-chip flash memory built with a 90-nm (nanometer) process node. The device is optimized for the development of...

Integrated programmable connectivity platform targets mobile devices.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
October 1, 2007... QuickLogic announced an integrated programmable connectivity solution platform targeting mobile devices. The revolutionary ArcticLink platform embeds high performance controllers, a programmable fabric for implementing additional controllers...

Short-neck LED bulbs replace incandescents.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2007... LEDtronics announced its PAR20 LED short-neck light bulbs that are direct incandescent replacement bulbs. These bulbs are available in three light emitting angles (15[degrees], 20[degrees] and 22[degrees]) and in 120V AC with other voltages...

White LED backlight with 5,000-hour life.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2007... OSD announced its 5.7" diagonal 640 X RGB X 480 (VGA) TFT-LCD that includes a 5,000-hour lifetime white LED backlight. The OSD057VG01CW module has applications in the industrial control and mobile computing markets. It will support up to 18-bit...

Step-up converter for white LED backlight applications.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2007... Semtech Corp. announced its model SC4509 step-up converter for white LED backlight applications with an integrated Schottky diode in a 2 mm X 2 mm X 0.8 mm package. This converter can drive up to five white LEDs in series to provide a tiny...

Laser diode controller with increased power specifications.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2007... AMS Technologies announced VueMetrix Inc.'s Vue-MV-21 laser diode controller that has high power, low noise, and offers 10A, 21V operation. Able to operate more diodes in series than with an earlier version, this laser diode system control...

Touch panels for automotive and high temperature applications.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2007... Fujitsu Components America, Inc. adds three extended temperature range products to its standard off-the-shelf, resistive touch panel offering that feature an extended operating temperature range of -30[degrees]C to +85[degrees]C and a 10...

Enhanced kitting for TFT LCDs.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2007... Apollo Display Technologies offers a range of kitted TFT LCDs that include proprietary LCDs and industrial single board computers (SBCs) from IBASE Technology, USA. These systems consist of a display, adapted industrial single board computer...

Elliptical plate beamsplitters.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2007... Edmunds Optics introduced its TECHSPEC elliptical plate beamsplitters that maximize efficiency while minimizing mounting space. When the beamsplitter is orientated at 45[degrees] in the optical path, it creates a circular aperture equal to the...

Polarization analyzer measures optical signals.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2007... Agilent Technologies introduced its N7781A compact high-speed polarization analyzer that provides comprehensive capabilities for analyzing polarization properties of optical signals. The N7782A PER analyzer is designed for high-speed and highly...

100-lumen LEDs.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2007... Cree, Inc. announced its XLamp LEDs with minimum luminous flux of 100 lumens at 350 mA. They can deliver either 25 percent greater brightness with improved efficacy, or up to 55 percent greater brightness at the same efficacy when compared to...

Expanded optical audio line.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2007... Kycon adds the KFOX and KFO42X Series to its optical audio line to provide space-savings in end consumer products such as digital televisions, set-top boxes and DVD/Audio components. Both series, which comply with JEITA standards, offer a...

SSL-based incandescent replacement lamps.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2007... Infinilux announced its series of PAR4 incandescent replacement lamps powered by the Cree XLamp LED technologies, including the 7090 XR-E series LED that is capable of producing 100 lumens per Watt. These lamps are drop-in replacements for many...

Super-flux LEDs meet automotive color requirements.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2007... American Bright Optoelectronics introduced its BLF Series of super-flux LEDs that meet the existing and future requirements of the automotive, signaling and sign industries. The industry standard footprint is available in a range of SAE/ECE and...

Compact high brightness white LEDs.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2007... Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. announced its model TLWK1100B compact high-efficiency white LED. This LED delivers luminous intensity levels of 1,500 mcd from a drive current of 20 mA (typical value). It is suitable for automotive...

SMD blue LEDs with high luminous intensity.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
October 1, 2007... Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. released its VLMB41XX Series of sapphire-based, high-intensity blue SMD LEDs that offer efficient InGaN technology. The six SMD LEDs in the series provide illumination for applications including backlighting in...

Flat pin staked flex jumpers.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2007... Aries Electronics introduced its line of RoHS-compliant flat pin staked flex jumpers suitable for any application where a signal is jumped from one board location to another. The jumper series 171, 172 and 173 combine thin, flexible, solid...

Enclosures users can wear and store.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2007... OKW introduced a belt/wall clip accessory for its SOFT-CASE Series which allows the enclosures to be worn on a belt and then stored on a wall, or in a cabinet, after use. With this accessory, the enclosures can be used for mobile electronics...

Flush design stainless steel swinghandle.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2007... DIRAK introduced its flush design stainless steel swinghandle for applications where corrosion resistance is needed. From the inside, the internal components of the swinghandle are protected by a stainless steel, screw-on cap. From the outside,...

Stainless self-clinching fasteners.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2007... PEM announced its type SFP self-clinching fasteners suited for flush-mount attachment applications where corrosion resistance is required. These fasteners permanently join two metal sheets to create a flush-attachment connection without...

Auto blade fuse holders.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2007... Keystone Electronics Corp. announced its compact PC auto blade fuse holder that accepts standard and low profile mini-size fuses and holds them in place after multiple insertions. They are thru-hole mountable to assure secure positioning during...

Edgecard connectors accommodate 0.031" to 0.125" daughtercards.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2007... Sullins Electronics announced standard edgecard connectors that accept daughtercards ranging in thickness of from 0.031" (0.79 mm) to 0.125" (3.18 mm). These connectors address requirements for connectors that are used to interconnect...

Cordsets and receptacles for factory automation equipment.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2007... Turck, Inc. announced its 26 and 28-pin molded M27 multifast connectors that provide power and signals to factory automation equipment in the automotive, semiconductor and material handling industries. They are replacements for D-Sub (DB-25)...

Micro-USB connector with a small footprint.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2007... Tyco Electronics Corp. introduced its miniature Micro-USB connector that enables portable device makers to miniaturize real estate in devices such as mobile phones, MP3 players, GPS navigation systems, digital cameras and digital video cameras....

MicroTCA cube-format backplane.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2007... Elma Bustronic Corp. announced its MicroTCA backplane in the cube style format that features six AdvancedMC, one MicroTCA carrier hub and one power module slot. This backplane has a star topology and fits a 4U wide cube-style MicroTCA portable...

DC power connector series.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2007... Kycon introduced its KPJXPM series of DC power connectors, allowing for greater design flexibility. The series is available as a 3-pin or 4-pin option and as a shielded or unshielded shell. The panel mount is offered as a mounting ears feature...

Software tool for enclosure design.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2007... IMS/AMCO released a software tool to aide in the design of enclosure configurations. This web-based product configurator features a point-and-click approach to enclosure design. The process starts by choosing a cabinet size and adding available...

Injection molded NEMA rated electrical enclosures.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2007... Fibox Enclosures announced ARCA enclosures manufactured using injection molded polycarbonate. They offer ease of customization, robustness, chemical resistance and a wide temperature range. They are available NEMA 4X rated with screw or hinged...

Custom shaped flat cables provide space efficiency.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2007... Cicoil announced its custom shaped flat silicone cables that allow for precise cable routing without folding, kinking or pinching. The custom shapes also contribute to the elimination of signal failures due to physical stress at the cable...

Cylindrical connectors for entertainment lighting applications.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2007... ITT Electronic Components introduced its VEAM VSC Series threaded coupling, 19-pin, cylindrical connector for entertainment lighting applications. The connectors are sealed to IP 67 when mated, have a black, hard anodized, non-conductive finish...

Male type N connectors.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
October 1, 2007... Bomar expanded its line of V-Bite RF edgecard connectors to include a male type N connector for high-power applications. The connector features manufacturing tolerances to ensure performance characteristics from 0 GHz to 18 GHz. It accommodates...

Waveguide low-pass filters provide 100 dB rejection.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2007... Link Microtek introduced its AMQ-LP1 series of waveguide low-pass filters that provide a rejection of better than 100 dB, falling to 70 dB at band edges. The filter series comprises five standard parts, using waveguide sizes of WR340, WR137,...

Solid tantalum chip capacitors.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2007... Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced its 298D series of MicroTan solid tantalum chip capacitors that offer capacitance-voltage ratings in two small molded package sizes. The 0805 P-case package measures 2.40 mm X 1.45 mm with a 1.20 mm...

Edgewound tubular wirewound resistors.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2007... Stackpole Electronics introduced the ETW Series of large tubular non-flammable wirewounds for power resistor applications ranging from as low as 10W up to 1300W. Resistance values from 0.1 M[ohm] to 1.3 M[ohm] are available in 5 percent...

Capacitors enhance MLCC flex robustness.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2007... KEMET Corporation announced the FF-CAP. The product meets the requirements of the Automotive Electronics Council's AEC-Q200-Rev C and is being offered with 100 percent pure matte tinplated terminations that allow for desirable solder-ability....

VCO operates from 2580 MHz to 2860 MHz.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2007... Crystek's CVCO55CC-2580-2860 VCO operates from 2580 MHz to 2860 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5V~16V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -110 dBc/Hz @ 10KHz offset and has excellent linearity. The model CVCO55CC-2580-2860 is...

Resistor with low thermal resistance.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2007... TT electronics IRC Advanced Film Division announced its MHP20S Series TO-126 resistor that features a non-inductive thermal resistant design rated up to 20W for applications with limited PC board space. It is specified for pin driver use in IC...

COTS single line feed-thru EMI filters.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
October 1, 2007... Spectrum Control, Inc. offers COTS single line feed-thru EMI filters that are commercially equivalent to M15733-PRF/72, M15733-PRF/73 and M15733-PRF/74. These filters meet all requirements of the QPL and are UL and Semko approved. They are...