ECN-Electronic Component News articles from September 2007

ECN-Electronic Component News archives from September 2007

Moving forward.(Editor's View)
September 1, 2007... Editor's note: It is with great pleasure that I welcome Alix Paultre to the cast of characters at ECN. I'm handing over this bit of print real estate to Alix this month--but it's only a one-month rental. See you next month! Cheers... Aimee...

Miniature servo drives support up to 2,400W.(Leading Off)
September 1, 2007... Elmo Motion Control introduced three miniature servo drives that support up to 2,400W. The new Whistle servo drives achieve high power density coupled with SimplIQ intelligence and are available in the following additional models: WHI-15/60...

High performance, power-efficient DSP platform FPGAs.(Leading Off)
September 1, 2007... Xilinx added power efficient Spartan-3A DSP devices to its XtremeDSP portfolio for signal processing applications. The devices offer DSP capabilities in a low-power FPGA for applications such as tactical radios for military communications,...

Small 2.25 MHz low-power DC/DC converters.(Leading Off)
September 1, 2007... Texas Instruments introduced miniature 2.25 MHz, step-down DC/DC converters, which support low-power DSPs and microcontroller-based portable electronics. The converters can extend battery life in Bluetooth headsets, cell phones and other Li-Ion...

CMOS photonics-based 40G optical active cable.(Leading Off)
September 1, 2007... Luxtera, Inc. introduced a 40 Gigabit optical active cable (OAC), Blazar. This CMOS photonics-based product combines the characteristics of optical modules and copper cables to provide a high bandwidth interconnect. The target markets are high...

Low cost, low bit-rate RALCWI vocoder IC.(Leading Off)
September 1, 2007... CML Microcircuits announced the RALCWI (Robust Advanced Low Complexity Waveform Interpolation) vocoder IC. The product is the result of a co-operation between CML Microcircuits and SPIRIT DSP. The CMX618 is a flexible, half-duplex, highly...

Graphical system design software includes real-time multicore support.(Leading Off)
September 1, 2007... National Instruments announced LabVIEW 8.5, the latest version of the graphical system design platform for test, control and embedded system development. This version combines the familiar graphical programming environment with commercial...

Inductors & transformers.(PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW)
September 1, 2007... Pulse's HX5400NL and HX5401NL quad port modules and HX5200NL and HX5201NL dual port modules are part of the company's Quattro and Dos Series of high-density Gigabit transformer modules. At 29 mm long X 17.5 mm wide X 11 mm high for the quad...

8-bit microcontrollers: 8-bit MCUs keep going strong.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
September 1, 2007... "Cost still rules applications," said Ross Bannatyne, Marketing Director at Silicon Laboratories, a supplier of 8051-based MCUs. "If 8-bit MCUs solve problems, why use more expensive 32-bit chips?" Newer 8051 derivatives, for example, execute...

ADCs: simulating the effect of blockers on data converter performance in wideband receivers.(SEMICONDUCTOR HIGHLIGHT)
September 1, 2007... Many different standards for wireless communications equipment are in use today. Narrowband communication standards use stronger transmission in a small slice of bandwidth. Wideband standards use lower transmission power across a larger...

Ethernet adoption encourages open protocols.(INDUSTRY FOCUS: Industrial Automation)
September 1, 2007... Engineers and system designers can exchange information around the world using instant messaging, Web browsers, and e-mail protocols based on Ethernet. The impact on our daily jobs is part of a larger trend described in the book The World Is...

Software defined radios adapt to change.(RF Techniques)(Cover story)
September 1, 2007... Evolving communications technologies require systems that can support many existing and emerging standards. By implementing communication functions in software, designers can build such "future-proof" communications, called software defined...

Efficiency Zone.
September 1, 2007... You saw our clean-tech coverage in the July and August issues, but did you know there's much more online? We post daily updates in The Efficiency Zone, easily found in the bright green box at ecnmag.com. The section's archives go back to March...

Position tracking system offers fraction-of-a-millimeter feedback.(BOARDS & MODULES)
September 1, 2007... Pepperl+Fuchs added the WCS3B Read Head to its PosiTrack position tracking system. This read head provides a 32 mm slot width, compared with the 25 mm slot width available from the existing WCS3A model. The result is increased reader/code rail...

Two-port interface master card.(BOARDS & MODULES)
September 1, 2007... The eAutomation Group of Advantech introduced its PCI-1202U PCI interface card with two AMONet master ports that support the company's AMAX line of motion and control products. It is a hybrid RS-485 based network similar to other proprietary...

Low jitter timing modules for synchronous Ethernet.(BOARDS & MODULES)
September 1, 2007... Valpey Fisher's VFJA432 and VFJA434 integrated timing modules can synchronize an Ethernet physical layer to a telecom network timing reference while generating a 0.18 picosecond jitter Ethernet clock. The modules can synchronize to common...

Data acquisition modules for simultaneous measurements.(BOARDS & MODULES)
September 1, 2007... National Instruments introduces its PXI-4498 and PXI-4496 dynamic signal acquisition (DSA) modules designed for sound and vibration applications. They offer 16 simultaneous 24-bit analog inputs per module and IEPE constant current signal...

Industrial computer with a compact footprint.(BOARDS & MODULES)
September 1, 2007... Sealevel Systems, Inc. introduces its Relio R1300 industrial computer powered by the high-performance, low-power AMD Geode 500 MHz LX800 processor. The compact footprint of the computer allows users to mount the unit to walls, under counters,...

I/O expansion boards for embedded designs.(BOARDS & MODULES)
September 1, 2007... VersaLogic announces its serial peripheral eXpansion (SPX) modules. The SPX format provides designers with an I/O expansion platform for both standard and custom functions. The format uses a proprietary implementation of the serial peripheral...

High-density analog output module.(BOARDS & MODULES)
September 1, 2007... Red Lion Controls, Inc. announces its model CSOUT, a high-density analog output module that features four isolated, fully scalable outputs that are simple to configure and independently programmable for output ranges of 0-5V, 0-10V, [+ or...

Modules for signal switching and conditioning.(BOARDS & MODULES)
September 1, 2007... WAGO Corp. announces its 857 series of 6 mm wide, DIN rail mount, signal conditioning and relay modules. Also known as JUMPFLEX, the modules offer a system approach to signal switching and conditioning. A common profile allows the sharing of...

Evaluation board for secure Internet protocol controller.(BOARDS & MODULES)
September 1, 2007... Connect One announces its II-EVB-600, an evaluation board for programming the iChip CO2064, a proprietary small footprint Internet Protocol (IP) controller that targets resource-constrained machine-to-machine (M2M) applications where encryption...

Modules provide optical transceiver tests.(BOARDS & MODULES)
September 1, 2007... Agilent Technologies, Inc. introduces four next-generation PXIT modules for optical transceiver manufacturing. The flexible modular platform allows optical transceiver manufacturers to combine key instruments needed to perform required...

Loop powered isolator to 3 KV.(BOARDS & MODULES)
September 1, 2007... OTEK releases its model LPI opto-isolated loop powered transmitter that without using transformers and choppers that reflect noise on the transmitter's line. The transmitter uses a special technique to convert the incoming 4 mA to 20 mA...

6U CompactPCI system monitoring and control board.(BOARDS & MODULES)
September 1, 2007... One Stop Systems introduces its 6U CompactPCI (CPCI) system monitoring and control board (6U SYSMON II) that monitors the health and status of chassis systems, making it suitable for telecom, datacom, ISP and wireless server applications that...

Python-programmable GPRS and GPS modules.(BOARDS & MODULES)
September 1, 2007... Round Solution introduces communications modules that can be programmed with the Python open-source-licensed programming language. These miniaturized industrial-grade modules include the GPRS unit and a combination GPRS/GPS unit that can be...

Stepper drives for 200V AC operation.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
September 1, 2007... Applied Motion Products announces its STAC6-Q stepper drives with current output from 0.5A to 3.2A with 220V AC input. They provide software selectable resolutions from 200 to 51,200 steps/rev at speeds up to 50 rps. The robust Q programming...

Brushed ironless DC motors.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
September 1, 2007... Portescap introduces its 25 mm brushed ironless DC motors that feature a carbon brush commutation method for high volume manufacturing applications. This commutation method coupled with a metallic front end and optional integrated EMC filter...

Detent-action instrument and control switches.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
September 1, 2007... Electroswitch offers its Series 24 and Series 31 detent-action instrument and control switches for the electric power industry. Configurable to meet the needs of a variety of specificutility applications, both series feature double-wiping,...

SMT tact switch with dual LEDs.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
September 1, 2007... E-Switch announces its TL3200 tact switch in an ultra-miniature design and dual LEDs with single or dual color options in red, green or yellow. The switch measures 4.5 mm X 6.8 mm X 2 mm. Contact rating is 50 mA at 12V DC, life expectancy is...

Proximity switches monitor liquids and bulk materials.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
September 1, 2007... Contrinex introduces its line of capacitive proximity switches for monitoring the levels of liquids, pastes and bulk material in machines, installations and vehicles even through non-metallic dividing walls. These switches are suitable as limit...

Input devices for portable handheld applications.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
September 1, 2007... Avago Technologies announces its series of slim scrollwheel input devices that are available in 12 standard configurations for portable handheld applications. The model AMRX-1510 provides an integrated system for scrolling, directional...

NEMA 8 sub-miniature hybrid stepping motor.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
September 1, 2007... Nippon Pulse America introduced NEMA Size 8 hybrid stepper motors that produce high speed and torque in a sub-miniature, RoHS-compliant package. They are suited for motion control applications where small size with high torque is essential. The...

Lightweight brushless DC motor.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
September 1, 2007... MicroMo Electronics, Inc. announces its Smoovy Series 0308... B brushless DC motor. This version uses the System FAUL-HABER skewed winding in combination with a rotor made of Neodymium rare-earth magnets to provide cog-free motion. The bearing...

RoHS automotive A9 Series relay.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
September 1, 2007... CIT Relay & Switch announces its upgraded automotive A9 Series relays. With a switching capacity to 40A, these relays offer contact arrangement of SPST N.O. The series uses standard automotive fuses that encompass nine options from 3A to 40A....

Dust proof/water resistant pushbutton switch.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
September 1, 2007... Phaseda LLC announces its HY52 pushbutton switch rated IP54 and offering protection against dust and water without an external PVC cap. It has a high electrical rating up to 20A 125V AC with UL approval suitable for many power applications such...

NEMA 23 brushless DC motor.(ELECTROMECHANICAL/MECHANICAL DEVICES)
September 1, 2007... Magmotor introduces its compact high performance 8-pole brushless DC motor that is well suited for robotic drive systems, medical equipment and other automation applications where high torque to weight ratio are important. The motor is capable...

Pentium M, 1.8 GHz SBC.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
September 1, 2007... WinSystems launched its EBX-compatible Intel 1.8GHz Pentium M single board computer (SBC). The EBC-855-G-1.8-1 is a RoHS-compliant, processor- and I/O intensive board offering -40[degrees]C to +70[degrees]C temperature operation. Based on...

Embedded Ethernet module.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
September 1, 2007... Xecom's XE232NETserial to Ethernet module allows embedded systems designers to connect microcontroller-based systems to a local area network. It connects directly to the microcontroller's serial port and provides a 10Base-T Ethernet connection...

Embedded automation modules.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
September 1, 2007... The eAutomation Group of Advantech introduced its AMAX Series embedded automation, modules for use in machine control system architectures. AMAX is a distributed control system: The trajectory generation and logic control executes in the...

PICMG 2.16 embedded Ethernet switch.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
September 1, 2007... Performance Technologies introduced the CPC6620 PICMG[R] 2.16 embedded Ethernet switch. Featuring 24 10/100/1000 Mb switch ports, two 10Gb uplink ports and support for IPv6 routing, it offers the bandwidth required for demanding applications as...

Memory family for embedded applications.(EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
September 1, 2007... SST is sampling the first in its All-in-OneMemory product family, the SST88VP1107 with 512 KByte instant-on boot NOR, 128 MB execute-in-place (XIP) code storage, 120 MB data storage and 12 MB system RAM for mobile and embedded applications....

Sixteen-volt op amps for industrial, instrumentation applications.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
September 1, 2007... Analog Devices' AD8663 is a 16-V precision, low noise, rail-to-rail op amp that uses the company's DigiTrim in-circuit trimming technology to achieve low offset voltage, 90 dB CMRR (common mode rejection ratio), and 105 dB PSRR (power supply...

Narrowband wireless IC for M2M applications.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
September 1, 2007... CML Microcircuits' CMX990 is an advanced single-chip RF transceiver with integrated GMSK data modem, targeted at global narrowband M2M (machine to machine) products. This half-duplex IC offers a baseband modem, IF and RF processing functions,...

DC/DC PWM buck converters.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
September 1, 2007... The AP1533 from Diodes, Inc. is a 300 Hz, 1.8A asynchronous PWM buck converter with soft-start function, low ripple noise output, low current consumption, high efficiency and desirable transient characteristics. The buck converter has a wide...

Linear USB power manager integrates three buck regulators.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
September 1, 2007... Linear Technology's LTC3557 multifunction power management device for Li-Ion/Polymer battery applications integrates a linear PowerPath manager, a standalone battery charger, ideal diode, three high efficiency synchronous buck regulators and an...

Power switch offers energy efficiency, system reliability.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
September 1, 2007... Fairchild's Green FPS e-Series power switch products provide high energy efficiency and system reliability in DVD player, set top box, LCD monitor and other 25W and lower power supply designs. Based on a proprietary valley switching technique,...

Three-phase metering SoC.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
September 1, 2007... Teridian's 71M6523 three-phase residential metering System-On-Chip provides anti-tamper neutral current measurement accuracy of 0.4 percent, allowing the detection of smaller amounts of energy theft, and surpassing alternative devices by a...

Web camera processor for web 2.0.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
September 1, 2007... Vimicro's VC0336 web camera processor targets attachable web cameras and laptop embedded cameras via its array of functions for enhancing HD video recording, audio recording, auto focus and audio noise cancellation. The processor can stream...

Power efficient DSP devices.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
September 1, 2007... Xilinx added Spartan-3A DSP devices to its XtremeDSP products for signal processing applications. The Spartan-3A DSP low power (LP) devices are said to provide a 50 percent static power savings, and a 70 percent savings while in suspend mode,...

Ultrasound pulser for non-destructive testing applications.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
September 1, 2007... Supertex introduced the HV739, a single channel, monolithic, high speed ultrasound pulser IC for non-destructive testing (NDT) applications. The IC brings together controller logic interface circuitry, level translators, MOSFET gate drive...

High-precision programmable gain amplifier.(INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
September 1, 2007... National Semiconductor introduced a high-precision programmable gain amplifier (PGA) for sensor interface applications and data acquisition systems targeting the industrial and instrumentation markets. The LMP8100A provides 0.03 percent gain...

Oval through-hole lamps for indoor/outdoor sign applications.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
September 1, 2007... Avago Technologies announced a series of Extra Bright II oval red, green and blue light emitting diodes (LEDs) for the electronic signs and signals (ESS) market. The HLMP-Lx63 (4 mm) and HLMP-Hx63 (5 mm) series of LEDs provide an oval shaped...

TFT-LCDs for industrial handhelds.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
September 1, 2007... Sharp Microelectronics introduced its type LQ043T1DG01 and LQ043T1DG02 4.3" industrial TFT LCD panels. The brightness of up to 600 cd/[m.sup.2], the anti-glare coating and an extended temperature range of -10[degrees]C to +70[degrees]C ensure...

Flexible touch screen controller.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
September 1, 2007... Cypress Semiconductor Corp. announced its PSoC CapSense flexible touch screen controller that supports projected capacitance and surface capacitance technologies across a range of screen sizes and types. It is suitable for small screen portable...

Reflective SOA for passive optical networks.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
September 1, 2007... CIP announces its reflective semiconductor optical amplifier (RSOA) family which offers the performance to implement advanced PONs (passive optical networks) based on wavelength division multiplexing (WDM). Capable of delivering more than 20 dB...

CPU interface 3.2" QVGA TFT.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
September 1, 2007... OSD Displays announces its OSD0320HA9T0 QVGA 3.2" TFT with integrated four-wire resistive touch screen. This display features a digital RGB 16-bit TTL interface with memory to minimize the communication burden on system processors. The panel...

LED chipset for small projector applications.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
September 1, 2007... Luminus Devices, Inc. announced its PhlatLight PT54 chipset for small microdisplays including high brightness pocket projectors and heads-up projection displays and a variety of general illumination applications. The chipset includes separately...

LED bulb offers energy savings in up-light and down-light applications.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
September 1, 2007... LEDtronics' latest generation of R30 LED Reflector spotlight direct incandescent replacement bulbs combine advanced LED technologies, standard 25 mm Edison bases and light-optimizing designs to produce vivid light. The bulbs are available in...

Safety light curtains in various combinations.(OPTOELECTRONICS & DISPLAYS)
September 1, 2007... Honeywell introduces its FF-ST Series of safety light curtains that allow end users to build a safety light curtain with a variety of resolutions, scanning ranges and protective heights. Accessories include mounting kits, connectors, power...

Self-clinching fasteners for thin metal assemblies.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... PEM introduces its R'Angle self-clinching fasteners that create permanent right-angle attachment points in metal sheets as thin as .040"/1 mm. These aluminum self-tapping or steel threaded fasteners can serve as alternatives to bent tabs at...

Panel mount blocks.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... 80/20, Inc. adds two panel mount blocks to its line that are compatible with their slot 6, 10 Series and 25 Series T-slotted aluminum profiles. The slot 6 quarter-turn blocks come with either 1/4-20 or M6 vertically adjustable square nuts...

Stainless steel housing for industrial connector applications.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... The Harting technology group introduced its Han-INOX housing Series for connector applications in areas such as the food and beverage and processing technology industries. Whether for data transfer or energy supply, IP 65/67 protected...

PCB connectors for higher voltage applications.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... The newest PCB terminal blocks and plug connectors/headers from Phoenix Contact's COMBICON Power line are appropriate for increased voltage in a power application. The GMSTB(A) 2.5 HC(V) is a high-voltage header and plug with screw connection...

Stacking spacers for embedded applications.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... RAF Electronic Hardware introduced male-female stacking spacers that come in round and hexagonal profiles. Manufactured for PC/104 and PC/104-plus embedded applications, they are available in nylon and aluminum. By using these stacking spacers,...

Quick connect plugs.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... Phoenix Contact released its QC (Quick Connect) 1.5 plugs, an insulation displacement connection (IDC)-based plug for use in an expanded range of wire gauges. They offer flexibility in wire selections (24 AWG to 16 AWG), are designed on a 5 mm...

Vibration-damping breadboards for OEM applications.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... Kinetic Systems introduced high-performance breadboards that provide a flat, stable surface for a variety of applications including mounting or assembling lasers, small optical systems, prototyping and precise inspections. Available in four...

SPDIP mating pin headers.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... Mill-Max introduced its family of SPDIP mating pin headers to compliment its line of SPDIP sockets. SPDIP (shrink plastic) packaging reduces device lead spacing between pins down to .070" pitch (1.778 mm) which is useful in memory,...

High speed, high density connectors.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... FCI extended its Gig-Array high-speed, high-density product line with 25 mm plug connectors. These mezzanine connectors provide either 200 or 296 signal contacts, and they add the capability for 40 mm stack height when used with the company's...

PTFE-based coreless semiconductor package.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... Endicott Interconnect Technologies introduces its HyperBGA PTFE-based coreless semiconductor package that enables silicon devices to run at high speeds. The combination of the low loss, low dielectric constant material and strip line cross...

Anti-static integrated circuit tray clip.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... Keystone Electronics Corp. introduced its anti-static integrated circuit tray clip that eliminates any need for one-at-a-time, manual marking of JEDEC trays by operators. These devices are well suited for use and re-use of IC trays for multiple...

High tensile strength thermal interface pads.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... MH & W International announces its Keratherm 86/82, a high tensile strength thermal interface material (TIM) that improves heat transfer from ICs and other components to their heat sinks, and provides durability for installation and long-term...

EMI shielded vents and filters.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... Tech-Etch, Inc. introduced EMI shielded honeycomb vents, fan vents, quiet vents and air filters in all shapes and sizes. Honeycomb vents are offered in both standard and custom configurations. Nine different aluminum vent styles are offered,...

Low cure-temperature epoxy preform.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... Multi-Seals, Inc. announced its DC-202LT lowcure temperature uni-form epoxy preforms that will cure in five minutes at 175[degrees]C (350[degrees]F) or in two hours at 100[degrees]C (212[degrees]F). This epoxy is suitable for sealing components...

Barrier strip EMI filtered terminal blocks.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... Spectrum Control, Inc. introduced its custom EMI filtered barrier strip terminal block with pre-bent leads that allow for easy installation on printed circuit boards (PCBs). These terminal blocks are appropriate for filtering power supplies in...

Wire-to-board connectors for flat panel displays.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... Molex, Inc. introduced its Pico-Clasp single and dual row wire-board connectors. This family of products offers space savings in applications such as plasma display panel (PDP) TVs, liquid crystal display (LCD) TVs and notebook PCs. This .039"...

Shielding gaskets made from recyclable copper.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... Laird Technologies introduced 31 fingerstock standard products made from recyclable clean Copper (RCC) that offer similar performance characteristics to beryllium copper (BeCu) products and will work in 80 percent of all applications where BeCu...

Miniature embedded thermoelectric component material.(PACKAGING & INTERCONNECTS)
September 1, 2007... Nextreme announced enhancements to its miniature embedded thermoelectric component (eTEC) material. Users can now consistently achieve temperature differentials of 55[degrees]C to 60[degrees]C with eTECs at room temperature. Nextreme devices...

Resistor with low thermal resistance.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
September 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...

High power wirewound resistors.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
September 1, 2007... NTE Electronics, Inc. announces its round silicone wirewound ceramic resistors in 1W, 3W, 5W and 10W versions that feature a high temperature silicone coating with complete welded construction. They provide stability in operation and exhibit a...

Wide terminal resistor for high power applications.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
September 1, 2007... KOA Speer Electronics' WK73 wide terminal flat chip resistor features high power ratings resulting from its enhanced heat dissipation. It offers current sensing for power supply circuits, making it suitable for automotive electronics, ECUs,...

Low-power OCXOs in 14-pin DIP or SMT configurations.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
September 1, 2007... MMD Components (Monitor & Quartztek) introduced a line of low-power oven-controlled crystal oscillators (OCXOs) with options for an AT, SC or IT cut crystal design. The MOFLP Series OCXOs are appropriate for battery powered applications. These...

Catalog of microwave and RF components.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
September 1, 2007... Link Microtek released its shortform catalog that details a range of microwave and RF components, assemblies and subsystems manufactured in-house. Focusing mainly on waveguide products, this 36-page full-color catalog covers adapters,...

Wide band VCO.(PASSIVE & DISCRETE COMPONENTS)
September 1, 2007... Crystek's CVCO55CW-0100-0200 VCO operates from 100 MHz to 200 MHz with a control voltage range of 0V to 5V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -108 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. The device is packaged in the industry standard 0.5" X 0.5" SMD...